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Synonyms of outback
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country
- people who live in the Australian outback tend to be self-sufficient
Synonyms for outback
Words Related to outback
- boonies
- [slang],
- boondocks,
- country,
- countryside,
- sticks
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7 Bonzer Aussie Words
From 'Anzac' to 'walkabout'
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The first known use of outback was in 1893
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