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Word of the Day – Hinterland

By August 1, 2018Word of the Day

Hinterland (noun)

hin-tu-land

The remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers.

The area around or beyond a major town or port.

Late 19th century: from German, from hinter ‘behind’ + Land ‘land’.

Example sentences

“The rich port serves its hinterland well.”

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