upcountry

/ˈʌpkʌntri/ or /ˈʌpkʌntri, ˈʌpkəntri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated in the countryside or rural areas, especially in a country with a developed economy

“The tourists visited the upcountry villages to experience rural life.”

2. noun

the countryside or rural areas, especially in a country with a developed economy

“The upcountry roads were rough and difficult to drive on.”

Synonyms

  • country
  • countryside
  • rural

Antonyms

  • city
  • urban