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Meaning of hinterland
The primary meaning of the word "hinterland" refers to a region behind a coast or a port, or an area remote from cities.
Etymology of hinterland
The word "hinterland" has its roots in German, where "Hinterland" means "the land behind".
It originated in the mid-19th century and has been used in English since then to describe areas that are remote, inland, or behind a coastal region.
Synonyms
backcountry
countryside
province
region
area
district
territory
land
wilderness
bush
outback
rural area
sticks
boondocks
suburbs
exurbs
periphery
perimeter
frontier
borderland
margins
outskirts
interior
inland
heartland
mainland
homeland
fatherland
motherland
native land
home ground
terrain
landscape
topography
geography
locality
neighborhood
environs
surroundings
vicinage
purlieus
Definitions
- The word "hinterland" is defined by Oxford Languages as the land behind a coastal district, or the remote or undeveloped areas of a country.
- * It can also refer to the area served by a port or a city, or the region from which a city or port draws its trade or cultural influence.
Usage Examples
- The city's hinterland is largely rural and agricultural, providing much of the food for the urban population.
- * The port's hinterland includes several major cities, which rely on it for trade and commerce.
- * The country's hinterland is home to many indigenous communities, who have lived there for centuries.
Antonyms
urban area
city
metropolis
town
municipality
suburb
downtown
central business district
metropolitan area
core
hub
center
inner city
precinct
quarter
ward
borough
downtown area
inner district
city center
central area
built-up area
conurbation
megalopolis
megacity