Associations to the word «Hinterland»

Wiktionary

HINTERLAND, noun. The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
HINTERLAND, noun. The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.
HINTERLAND, noun. A remote or undeveloped area, a backwater.
HINTERLAND, noun. (figuratively) That which is unknown or unexplored about someone.
HINTERLAND, noun. (figuratively) Anything vague or ill-defined, especially one that is ill understood.

Dictionary definition

HINTERLAND, noun. A remote and undeveloped area.

Wise words

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