backland
/ˈbækˌlænd/
NOUN
1. Remote or undeveloped land beyond a main settlement
Land situated behind or beyond a primary settlement or developed area, typically characterized by its rural, isolated, or relatively undeveloped nature.
1.1. Remote countryside and rural areas
Refers to isolated or sparsely populated rural regions located away from major towns, cities, and centers of development.
Synonyms
- backcountry
- back-country
- backwoods
- hinterland
- outback
- upcountry
- up-country
- boondocks
- boonies
- sticks
- countryside
Antonyms
- urban area
- city center
- metropolis
Examples
- The adventurous explorers ventured into the uncharted backland.
- The quaint village was nestled in a peaceful backland away from the bustling city.
- The conservationists worked to preserve the natural beauty of the untouched backland.
- The ancient ruins were hidden in the remote backland and revealed a rich history.
Related Words
- wilderness
- rural area
- outlands
- frontier
- remote region
- undeveloped land
- rural settlement
1.2. Interior regions away from coastal areas
Refers to inland territories situated away from the coast, particularly rural or less-developed areas beyond established coastal settlements.
Synonyms
- hinterland
- inland
- midland
- backcountry
- interior
- heartland
Antonyms
- coast
- coastal region
- littoral
Examples
- The railway connected the coastal settlements with the remote backland.
- Small farming communities in the backland depended on the nearby river for transportation.
- The expedition explored the mountainous backland beyond the coastal plains.
Related Words
- inland territory
- interior region
- coastline
- seaboard
- coastal settlement
- continental interior