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

Its multi-band GNSS sat-tracking ensures pinpoint routing through deep backcountry, while its onboard health sensors track recovery, heart rate variability, and sleep quality. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Rifle hunters may hunt in early September in select backcountry areas or in limited-entry units. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Multi-fuel and flat-packing stoves are becoming a massive trend for backcountry adventurers who want to ditch standard gas canisters. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

Winds gusting 30 mph or more, meanwhile, will pose a risk to any camping in the backcountry and boaters on Lake Tahoe as cool air continues to rush in. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backcountry

• countrie
• country
• intercountry