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

The herd, managed by Denver Mountain Parks, will seasonally graze approximately 150 acres of the backcountry area. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 29 June 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

Nearly 30 miles of the Gunnison River sustain a veritable backcountry zoo; visitors are likely to spot golden eagles, turkeys, elk, and collared lizards, among other species. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

The conflict in the Carolina backcountry was intense, characterized by a brutal struggle that often pitted neighbor against neighbor, and family member against family member. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backcountry

• countrie
• country
• intercountry