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Hinterland.

hinterland

10 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhɪntərˌlant/[ˈhɪn.tɐˌlant]
  1. hinterland areas surrounding and serving an economic centre, especially when located away from the main direction of travel and commerce

    neuter · strong
  2. hinterland remote areas, backwater

    neuter · strong
  3. hinterland areas lying beyond some given line or point, such as a river or mountain

    neuter · strong
  4. hinterland rear (areas away from the front)

    neuter · strong
Where this word comes from

From hinter (“behind”) + Land (“land”). First attested in the 15th century, in current use since the later 19th century.

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