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

Freeride’s inclusion represents one of the most significant additions to the Games, bringing a discipline long associated with the backcountry onto the Olympic stage for the first time. — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 7 July 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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backcountry

• countrie
• country
• intercountry