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hinterland in German

hinterland in German is Hinterland, Inland, Binnenland — hinterland means the area of land lying just inland from a coastline.

hinterland in German

Hinterland
noun
The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
Inland
noun
The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
Binnenland
noun
The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
Hinterland
noun
The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.
Umland
noun
The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.
Provinz
noun
A remote or undeveloped area.
plattes Land
noun
A remote or undeveloped area.

What does "hinterland" mean?

  1. noun The area of land lying just inland from a coastline.
    "In West Wales it has never been possible until recently to exploit the magnificent natural harbour of Milford Haven, for there was no industrial hinterland."
  2. noun The countryside around a town or city, especially a port.
  3. noun An area that is far away or not built up.
  4. noun The hidden or unknown parts of a person's character or life.
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hinterland in a sentence

  • In West Wales it has never been possible until recently to exploit the magnificent natural harbour of Milford Haven, for there was no industrial hinterland.

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What is "hinterland" in German?
"hinterland" in German is Hinterland, Inland, Binnenland. hinterland means: The area of land lying just inland from a coastline.
Are there other ways to say "hinterland" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "hinterland": Hinterland, Inland, Binnenland, Umland, Provinz, plattes Land.
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