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inland
[ adjective in-luhnd; adverb, noun in-land, -luhnd ]
/ adjective ˈɪn lənd; adverb, noun ˈɪnˌlænd, -lənd /
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adjective
pertaining to or situated in the interior part of a country or region: inland cities.
British. domestic or internal: inland revenue.
adverb
in or toward the interior of a country.
noun
the interior part of a country.
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British Dictionary definitions for inland
inland
adjective (ˈɪnlənd)
of, concerning, or located in the interior of a country or region away from a sea or border
mainly British operating within a country or region; domestic; not foreign
noun (ˈɪnˌlænd, -lənd)
the interior of a country or region
adverb (ˈɪnˌlænd, -lənd)
towards or into the interior of a country or region
Derived forms of inland
inlander, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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