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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

backwoods

/ˈbækˌwʊdz/ noun · British & US
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What does backwoods mean?

noun

A remote or rural area, often associated with poverty or lack of modern amenities. A person from such an area, often stereotyped as being unsophisticated or uneducated.

Example

"The family lived in the backwoods of rural Georgia, where they grew their own food and collected firewood for heat."

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