back country
Americannoun
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a sparsely populated rural region remote from a settled area.
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Australian. a remote, undeveloped part of a large farm or cattle station.
noun
Other Word Forms
- back-country adjective
Etymology
Origin of back country
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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Regardless of whether you spend your days relaxing along the South Fork, or hit the back country for more rugged hiking, you will return home feeling refreshed and energized.
From Los Angeles Times
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Big Thicket offers nearly 40 miles of hiking trails and six waterway corridors, as well as opportunities for back country camping, paddling, fishing, bird watching and much more.
From Seattle Times
After five years of pandemic- and snowpack-related closures, Yosemite National Park has reopened “glamping” campsites where visitors will have access to showers, gourmet meals and a view of the park’s wild back country.
From Los Angeles Times
Both men were experienced at skiing in the back country, away from official trails, the Sheriff’s Office said, and they were properly equipped; Mr. Burks’s airbag deployed.
From New York Times
“They were in the back country to camp.”
From Seattle Times
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