hinterland

/ˈhɪntərˌlænd/

Definitions

1. noun

A remote or rural area, especially one located beyond the edge of a city or town.

“The team of explorers ventured into the dense hinterland in search of the lost city.”

2. noun

A region of a country that is economically or culturally underdeveloped, especially in comparison to more prosperous areas.

“The government implemented policies to boost economic growth in the country’s hinterland regions.”

Synonyms

  • interior
  • outback

Antonyms

  • metropolis
  • urban