backcountry
|back-coun-try|
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/ˈbækˌkʌntri/
remote rural area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'backcountry' originates from English, combining 'back' meaning 'behind' and 'country' meaning 'land or region'.
Historical Evolution
'backcountry' has remained largely unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'remote or rural area', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a remote, undeveloped, rural area.
They went hiking in the backcountry to escape the city noise.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 06:51