outland

/ˈaʊtlænd/

Definitions

1. noun

a place or area considered to be strange or unfamiliar.

“The travelers found themselves in an outland of dense jungle.”

2. noun

a remote or distant region, especially of the British Isles.

“The outland of the Scottish Highlands was a place of rugged beauty.”

3. adjective

extending far from a central point or place.

“The outland roads were treacherous and difficult to navigate.”

Synonyms

  • exotic
  • foreign
  • remote

Antonyms

  • homeland
  • local
  • native