Meaning of hinterland in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhɪn(t)ərˌlænd/

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1. Noun

   hinterland

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. a remote and undeveloped area

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