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inland

 

[ หˆษชnlษ™nd ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

country

situated in the interior of a country rather than on the coast

Synonyms

central, interior, landlocked.

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Word Description / Examples
inland

Used to describe a location that is away from the coast or border.

  • The farm is located several miles inland from the ocean.
  • They traveled from the coastal city to the inland region.
interior

Used to describe the inner part of something, often used for buildings or land within a country.

  • The interior of the house was beautifully decorated.
  • They explored the interior regions of the continent.
landlocked

Specifically used for a region or country that is entirely surrounded by land, having no coastline.

  • Mongolia is a landlocked country in Asia.
  • Being landlocked makes it difficult for the nation to engage in maritime trade.
central

Used for something located in the middle of an area or important in significance.

  • The central part of the country is known for its forests.
  • The central office handles all administrative tasks.

Examples of usage

  • inland locations are less affected by coastal weather patterns
  • inland areas may have a different climate than coastal regions
Context #2 | Adverb

direction

towards or into the interior of a country

Synonyms

into the interior, inwards.

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Word Description / Examples
inland

Used when talking about areas away from the coast or the border of a country. Often used in geographical or environmental contexts.

  • They decided to travel inland to explore the mountains.
  • The inland areas of the country are less populated.
inwards

Describes movement towards the inside or center of something. Commonly used in a more general, spatial sense.

  • She turned inwards to face the group.
  • He pushed the door inwards.
into the interior

Specifically refers to movement from the outer parts towards the deeper or more central parts of a region, especially large regions like countries or continents.

  • The explorers ventured into the interior of the Amazon rainforest.
  • They are planning an expedition into the interior of Africa.

Examples of usage

  • they traveled inland to explore the national parks
  • the river flows inland towards the mountains
Context #3 | Noun

geography

the interior part of a country away from the coast

Synonyms

backcountry, hinterland, interior.

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Word Description / Examples
inland

Used to describe areas that are away from the coast, often used in general descriptions or geographical contexts.

  • The town is located several miles inland from the coast
interior

Refers to the inner part of a country or continent, often used in geographical or administrative contexts.

  • They ventured deep into the interior of the continent
hinterland

Describes areas that are remote and typically less developed, often used in an economic or geographical context to describe the area supplying resources to a central place.

  • The city's hinterland is rich in natural resources
backcountry

Refers to remote, undeveloped rural areas, often used in the context of outdoor activities like hiking or camping.

  • We spent the weekend exploring the backcountry trails

Examples of usage

  • people living in the inland rely on agriculture for their livelihood
  • the beauty of the inland is often overlooked by tourists

Translations

Translations of the word "inland" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interior

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคคเคฐเฅเคฆเฅ‡เคถเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Binnen-

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dalam negeri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฝัƒั‚ั€ั–ัˆะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wewnฤ™trzny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†…้™ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intรฉrieur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interior

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ด๋ฅ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงุฎู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vnitrozemรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vnรบtrozemie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†…้™†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ notranji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innanhรบss

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daxili

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interior

Etymology

The word 'inland' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the combination of 'in' and 'land'. It has been used to refer to areas away from the coast or borders of a country since the 15th century. Over time, it has become a commonly used term in geography and travel to describe regions situated in the interior of a country.

See also: land, landfill, landform, landholder, landing, landline, landlocked, landlord, landmark, landmarks, landmass, Landowner, landowners, landscape, landscaper, landscaping, upland.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,690 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.