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Synonyms of hinterland
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country
- the colonies hugged the coastline, while the hinterland remained largely unexplored
Synonyms for hinterland
Words Related to hinterland
- boonies
- [slang],
- boondocks,
- country,
- countryside,
- sticks
Phrases Synonymous with hinterland
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The first known use of hinterland was in 1890
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