back country

Thân thiện

The hikers trekked through the back country.

Definition

Noun: 1. A remote and undeveloped area: A region that is far from urban centers, sparsely populated, and lacks modern infrastructure and development.

Usage

The term "back country" is used to describe geographical areas, typically wilderness, forests, or mountains, that are isolated from major towns and cities. It emphasizes a lack of roads, services, and permanent settlements. It is often used in the context of outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and exploration.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The expedition aimed to map the uncharted back country of the national park.
  • They prefer the solitude of the back country to crowded tourist spots.
  • Access to that back country region is only possible by foot or horseback.

Advanced Usage

• "To go into the back country": To travel or venture into a remote, undeveloped wilderness area.
  • Proper preparation is essential for anyone planning to go into the back country.

Variants and Related Words

• Backcountry (adj/n): A common closed-form spelling variant with the same meaning, often used attributively (e.g., , ).
• Backwoods (n): Similar to back country, implying a remote, wooded, and uncultivated region.
• Hinterland (n): The remote areas of a country, away from the coast or the banks of major rivers.

Synonyms

• Wilderness
• Boondocks
• Bush
• Sticks (informal)

Antonyms

• City
• Metropolis
• Urban center
• Developed area

Học thuật

Noun

1. a remote and undeveloped area

Từ đồng nghĩa

• backwoods
• boondocks
• hinterland