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Definitions

back country

NOUN
undeveloped rural area
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outback wilderness
WEAK
back o' beyond back of beyond backwoods boondocks boonies godforsaken place hinterland the boonies the sticks
ADJECTIVE
rural, undeveloped
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backwoods
STRONG
backwater heartland inland rural rustic upcountry

Example Sentences

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They include areas popular with hillwalkers, climbers and back country skiers.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

But in the back country, you’re completely on your own.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Both men were experienced at skiing in the back country, away from official trails, the Sheriff’s Office said, and they were properly equipped; Mr. Burks’s airbag deployed.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2024

“They were in the back country to camp.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023

The annals of Appalachian Trail hikes are full of tales of hikers being mugged by bears in the back country of the Smokies.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.