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hinterland

/ˈhɪntərlænd/ noun · British & US
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What does hinterland mean?

noun

A region or area of land lying behind or beyond a coastal area or a border; a remote or inaccessible region.

Example

"The company's operations in the hinterland of the Amazon rainforest were severely impacted by the recent floods."

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