backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē How to pronounce backcountry (audio)
often attributive
: a remote undeveloped rural area

Examples of backcountry in a Sentence

he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry
Recent Examples on the Web The preferred method is still fly fishing, but backcountry fish will eat standard flies, unlike their oceanside counterparts. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 24 Apr. 2024 Central Indiana Wilderness Club is hosting this class featuring a variety of topics including selecting gear, trail safety, camping, backcountry ethics and pooping in the woods. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for backcountry 

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Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of backcountry was in 1746

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“Backcountry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcountry. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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