Outlands

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of outland form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Any outlying area of a country; the provinces. plural, plural-only
  3. 3
    Exurbia: the country beyond the city and suburbs. plural, plural-only, uncommon

    "It is one of three whelping houses at the Puppy Haven Kennel, the 1,600-dog compound that Havens has built up over the last 30 years in the outlands north of Madison, Wis."

Synonyms

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boondocksboonieshinterlandssticks

Example

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"It is one of three whelping houses at the Puppy Haven Kennel, the 1,600-dog compound that Havens has built up over the last 30 years in the outlands north of Madison, Wis."

Etymology

From out- + lands.

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