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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHinterland
/ˈhɪn.təɹ.lænd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The land or region lying behind a coastal area or a riverbank.
"The hinterland of the city is rich in natural resources and wildlife." - 2
A remote or less developed area, especially in relation to a more urbanized region.
"The hinterland is often overlooked by tourists who flock to the cities."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed into English in the late 19th century directly from German, combining 'hinter' (behind) and 'Land' (land). Originally a geographical term referring to the remote regions lying behind a coast or the banks of a river, it expanded to denote any rural or sparsely populated area economically tied to a urban center.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hinterland" is said worldwide
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arrière-pays
Transliteration: aʁjɛʁ pɛ
"L'arrière-pays est souvent négligé par les touristes."
Hinterland
Transliteration: ˈhɪntɐlant
"Das Hinterland ist reich an natürlichen Ressourcen."
entroterra
Transliteration: en-tro-ter-ra
"L'entroterra è spesso trascurato dai turisti."
interior
Transliteration: in-te-ri-or
"El interior es rico en recursos naturales."
interior
Transliteration: in-te-ri-or
"O interior é muitas vezes negligenciado pelos turistas."
आंतरिक क्षेत्र
Transliteration: āntarika kṣetra
"आंतरिक क्षेत्र अक्सर पर्यटकों द्वारा नजरअंदाज किया जाता है।"
内陆
Transliteration: nèi lù
"内陆地区通常被游客忽视。"
내륙
Transliteration: naeryuk
"내륙 지역은 종종 관광객들에 의해 간과됩니다."
内陸
Transliteration: nairiku
"内陸は観光客に見落とされがちです。"
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