upcountry

/' p'k ntri/

Thân thiện

The family took an upcountry road trip through the rolling hills.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Located in or coming from the interior of a country or region, away from the coast or borders: Describes areas, people, or things that are inland or from the central part of a landmass.

2. Adverb:

   • In or toward the interior of a country: Indicates movement or location away from the coast and into the inland regions.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The upcountry districts have a different climate than the coastal areas.
  • She prefers the quiet, upcountry life to the bustle of the port city.

• Adverb:

  • After landing at the capital, we traveled upcountry to visit the rural villages.
  • The trade goods were sent upcountry via the river.

Advanced Usage

• "to go/live upcountry": to travel to or reside in the interior regions.
  • Many retirees choose to go upcountry for a more peaceful lifestyle.

Variants and Related Words

• Inland (adj/adv): Similar in meaning, referring to the interior parts of a country.
  • Inland waterways are crucial for transport.

Synonyms

• Interior (adj): Situated within or farther inland.
• Hinterland (n): The remote or less developed areas beyond the coast or a river's banks.

Antonyms

• Coastal (adj): Relating to or located near a coast.
• Littoral (adj): Of or relating to the shore of a sea or lake.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or coming from the middle of a region or country
   • upcountry districts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• interior
• midland