back country
noun
a sparsely populated rural region remote from a settled area.
Australian. a remote, undeveloped part of a large farm or cattle station.
Nearby words
- back burner, on a,
- back catalogue,
- back channel,
- back clearance,
- back clipping,
- back dive,
- back door,
- back down,
- back electromotive force,
- back emf
Origin of back country
First recorded in 1740–50
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Examples from the Web for backcountry
The NPHA, citing safety concerns, has also suggested setting up a basic, emergency-call-only cell system in the backcountry.
The helmet was damaged in the fall, which apparently happened when he slipped on a backcountry run.
Formula 1 Champion Michael Schumacher In Coma After Ski Accident|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 30, 2013|DAILY BEASTBefore taking Anderson to the backcountry of Idaho, DiMaggio is believed to have killed her brother and mother.
However, many a backcountry road of the Eastern States is just as uncomfortable for motor travelers.
Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway|Effie Price Gladding
back country
noun
Australian and NZ land remote from a town or settled area
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