hinterland

noun countable

UK /ˈhɪntə(r)ˌlænd/

Word Forms

singular	hinterland
plural	hinterlands

1
an area that is a long way from a town or city
Synonyms and related words
Areas and places outside of towns and cities
the back of beyond
backwater
backwoods
2
a region that is near to a town or city and whose economy depends on it
Synonyms and related words
Areas and places outside of towns and cities
the back of beyond
backwater
backwoods
3
a place that is far away from busy or interesting places
Synonyms and related words
Areas and places outside of towns and cities
the back of beyond
backwater
backwoods
4
the qualities and interests that someone has outside their professional lives, especially when that is politicsSubmitted from:
United Kingdom on 14/07/2017
Open Dictionary - July2017