outback
|out-back|
/ˈaʊtˌbæk/
remote inland region
Etymology
'outback' originates from English, specifically the word 'out' combined with 'back', where 'out' meant 'outside' and 'back' referred to 'the rear or remote area'.
'outback' was used in the 19th century to describe the remote areas of Australia, and it has retained this meaning in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'remote area', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
remote, sparsely populated inland regions of Australia.
The explorers ventured into the outback to study the unique wildlife.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the remote inland regions of Australia.
They lived an outback lifestyle, far from the conveniences of the city.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 07:06