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

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

The desert’s location on the southern border has led to many migrants attempting to cross it by using dangerous backcountry routes, the experts said. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

For people heading into the backcountry, the Forest Service recommends using bear-resistant food containers and storing food away from campsites. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

That consultant, Don Sharaf, found that the group sought to exit the backcountry along a route the company had designated for use in high avalanche danger. — Tribune News Service, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backcountry

• countrie
• country
• intercountry