backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē How to pronounce backcountry (audio)
often attributive
: a remote undeveloped rural area

Examples of backcountry in a Sentence

he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry
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Experts survey Indiana backcountry The 900-acre area IFA and scientists studied is one of the few places in Indiana that has been left relatively undisturbed for most of the last century, Rothrock told IndyStar. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024 Located between Silverton and Ouray, Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is accessible during the winter via a half-mile backcountry over-snow approach. Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024 Dozens of excellent 13,000-foot peaks explore the nearby backcountry. James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024 The backcountry area, including Frozen Creek access, Auger Hole and Canebrake trails, plus backcountry campsites, will remain closed. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for backcountry 

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of backcountry was in 1746

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“Backcountry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcountry. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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