backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē 

often attributive

: a remote undeveloped rural area

Synonyms of backcountry

• countryside
• backwoods
• frontier
• bush
• outback
• country
• backwater
• up-country
• hinterland

Examples of backcountry in a Sentence

he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry

Recent Examples on the Web

For experienced trekkers looking for quick escapes (expert) These backpacking sites offer backcountry adventures for those with the time and the right gear. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

And the war that was fought in the backcountry would serve as a catalyst for the Revolutionary War when the British king decided to help pay down war debt by taxing the colonists. — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026

So The Free's overall sleeping space is a bit snugger than others but not so snug as to deter ultralight backcountry explorers who are used to sleeping in minimalist shelters. — New Atlas, 28 June 2026

While those searching for backcountry adventure often overlook this small state, the National Park Service does have some spectacular offerings here. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backcountry

• countrie
• country
• intercountry