syrjäseutu — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backcountry noun A remote region; countryside that is relatively inaccessible.
- backwoods noun Remote, thickly forested, or sparsely populated country, far from towns and cities.
- hinterland noun The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
- periphery noun The outer edge, boundary, or fringe of something.
Senses
syrjäseutu is used for these senses in English:
- backcountry A remote region; countryside that is relatively inaccessible.
- backwoods A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life.
- hinterland The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.
- periphery The outside boundary, parts or surface of something.
backwoods — full definition
- noun Remote, thickly forested, or sparsely populated country, far from towns and cities.
- adj Unsophisticated or crude, in the way associated with remote rural areas.