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hinterland

noun/ˈhɪntəlænd/

C1CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
NeutralRegister

The remote or less-developed areas lying inland from a coast or city.

Beyond the glittering port lay a vast agricultural hinterland few tourists ever saw.

Similar: backcountry, interior, outback

Origin: From German Hinterland, from hinter 'behind' + Land 'land'.

Topic: remote region in General English

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