Hinterland: meaning, definitions and examples
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hinterland
[ ˈhɪntərlænd ]
wilderness
An area of land that lies beyond what is visible or known, often used to describe a remote and undeveloped region.
Synonyms
backcountry, outback, wilderness
Examples of usage
- The explorers ventured into the hinterland, far from any signs of civilization.
- The small village was located deep in the hinterland, surrounded by forests and mountains.
geography
The land lying behind a coast or the shoreline of a river.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The port city had easy access to the hinterland for trade and transportation.
- The river's hinterland was rich in natural resources.
Translations
Translations of the word "hinterland" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interior
🇮🇳 आंतरिक क्षेत्र
🇩🇪 Hinterland
🇮🇩 pedalaman
🇺🇦 глибинка
🇵🇱 zaplecze
🇯🇵 内陸部 (ないりくぶ)
🇫🇷 arrière-pays
🇪🇸 interior
🇹🇷 iç bölge
🇰🇷 내륙지역
🇸🇦 المناطق النائية
🇨🇿 vnitrozemí
🇸🇰 vnútrozemie
🇨🇳 内地 (nèidì)
🇸🇮 zaledje
🇮🇸 innlönd
🇰🇿 ішкі аймақ
🇬🇪 შიდა ტერიტორია
🇦🇿 iç bölgə
🇲🇽 interior
Word origin
The word 'hinterland' originated in German, where 'hinter' means 'behind' and 'land' means 'land'. It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe remote or undeveloped areas beyond the coast or river shorelines. Over time, the term has expanded to refer to any isolated or less accessible region, whether geographically or culturally.