hinterland — the remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers; an area lying beyond what is visible or known
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers; an area lying beyond what is visible or known
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪntərˌlænd/
Example Sentences
- While his friends enjoyed the beach resort, Jake decided to backpack through the mosquito-infested hinterland because he apparently enjoys being miserable.
- The port city's prosperity depends largely on trade with its agricultural hinterland.
- Sarah's dating profile said she loved adventure, but when Tom suggested camping in the hinterland, she suddenly remembered she was allergic to trees.
hinterland
NOUN[/ˈhɪntərˌlænd/]
the remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers; an area lying beyond what is visible or known
The trader traveled deep into the hinterland to reach the remote mountain village.
Leaving motherland for the hinterland, seeking a hidden wonderland
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from German, combining 'hinter' (behind, rear) and 'land' (land). It was originally a geographical term used to describe the inland region situated behind a port city.
Breakdown
hinter- (behind, rear) + -land (land, territory). The compound literally means 'land behind,' referring to the interior region serving a coastal port.
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📝Examples
“While his friends enjoyed the beach resort, Jake decided to backpack through the mosquito-infested hinterland because he apparently enjoys being miserable.”
“The port city's prosperity depends largely on trade with its agricultural hinterland.”
“Sarah's dating profile said she loved adventure, but when Tom suggested camping in the hinterland, she suddenly remembered she was allergic to trees.”
“The government plans to develop infrastructure in the hinterland to boost economic growth.”
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