Synonyms of hinterland

hinterland

noun

ˈhin-tər-ˌland 

as in countryside

a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country

the colonies hugged the coastline, while the hinterland remained largely unexplored

Synonyms & Similar Words

• countryside
• bush
• country
• backwater
• frontier
• up-country
• outback
• backwoods
• outlands
• backcountry
• (the) back of beyond
• backland(s)
• boondocks
• boonies
• sticks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hinterland

Indeed, Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure have created major gas shortages that are bedeviling much of the Russian hinterland. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026

In Beach Enclave’s hinterland, there are plenty of enjoyable distractions, including a 4,500-square-foot golf complex, with putting green, courts for tennis, padel, and pickleball, fitness center, and games lounge. — Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026

The menu is top-tier and uses as much local produce from the ocean and nearby hinterland as possible. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

The film eliminated even a gesture toward a plot while showing solitary nonprofessional and real-life ranch-hand Misael Saavedra chopping and hauling logs in the Argentinian hinterlands (in actuality, Alonso’s family’s ranch). — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026

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