Interior: meaning, definitions and examples

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interior

[ ɪnˈtɪəriər ]

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design

The inner or indoor part of something; the inside.

Synonyms

indoors, inner part, inside

Examples of usage

The interior of the house was beautifully decorated.
She specializes in interior design.
The car's interior was spacious and comfortable.

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geography

The central part or region of a country or territory.

Synonyms

heartland, hinterland, inland

Examples of usage

The interior of the country is mostly rural.
They explored the remote interior of the island.

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quality

Situated within or inside; relating to the inside.

Synonyms

inner, inside, internal

Examples of usage

The interior walls were painted a soft beige color.
She appreciated the interior beauty of the antique vase.

Translations

Translations of the word "interior" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interior

🇮🇳 आंतरिक

🇩🇪 Innenraum

🇮🇩 interior

🇺🇦 інтер'єр

🇵🇱 wnętrze

🇯🇵 インテリア

🇫🇷 intérieur

🇪🇸 interior

🇹🇷 iç mekan

🇰🇷 인테리어

🇸🇦 داخلي

🇨🇿 interiér

🇸🇰 interiér

🇨🇳 内部

🇸🇮 notranjost

🇮🇸 innanhúss

🇰🇿 ішкі

🇬🇪 ინტერიერი

🇦🇿 daxili

🇲🇽 interior

Word origin

The word 'interior' originated from the Latin word 'interior' which means 'inner'. It was first recorded in the English language in the early 15th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to the inner part or central region of something, both in a physical and abstract sense. Today, 'interior' is commonly used in the fields of design, geography, and architecture to refer to the inside or central part of a structure or area.