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
Etymology
Origin of back country
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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But in the back country, you’re completely on your own.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
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 • Mar. 12, 2024
“They were in the back country to camp.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023
Wallace’s book is illustrated with William’s extraordinary cartoons — detailed maps of rivers and back country, white-water guidance, character satires, first-aid instructions including “Swimming Self-rescue.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023
The annals of Appalachian Trail hikes are full of tales of hikers being mugged by bears in the back country of the Smokies.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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