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

Three years ago, a riding accident in the Wyoming backcountry broke my back in seven places, including my neck. — Eric "doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Pitched with a single pole, the new Plex Solo Pro pulls out all the stops in furnishing backpackers and other deep-backcountry explorers with an ambitious blend of featherlight packability and camping convenience. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

Sleep accessories There are those of us who have become accustomed to certain amenities when sleeping, whether that is at a five-star hotel or a backcountry campsite. — Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

For backcountry hiking, learn to read a topographic map, and always carry a physical guidebook or printed hike details in a waterproof bag rather than relying on your phone alone. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backcountry

• countrie
• country
• intercountry