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 Monterey County Sheriff's Office reminds those venturing into the backcountry to know their limitations and prepare before departing. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

In a statement, the sheriff's office urged hikers, particularly those exploring the backcountry, to know their limits and prepare before heading out. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Come winter, the conditions are perfect for cross-country and backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and dogsledding. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Each of those carried humans — anglers, wildlife viewers, and adventure seekers — who pay up to $5,000 to sleep in the most remote spot in the Lower 48, a broad swath of Wyoming backcountry called the Thorofare. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backcountry

• countrie
• country
• intercountry