hinter

/ˈhɪntər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who lives in the remote or secluded areas of a region, often associated with rural or wilderness areas.

“The local outfitter served as a hinter for the community, providing essential supplies and services to residents.”

2. noun

A person who is located in the interior of a region, far from the coast or city.

“The hinter regions of the country were less developed and more isolated than the coastal areas.”

3. verb

To place or position something in the interior or rear of a location.

“The furniture was hintered in the storage room to make space for the new shipment.”

Synonyms

  • inhabitant
  • resident
  • settler

Antonyms

  • coastal resident
  • urban dweller