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backblock

Backblock (noun) means a remote tract of land in the interior; hence (in plural) sparsely populated country far from major cities and lacking conveniences common in urban areas.

noun
1
A remote tract of land in the interior; hence (in plural) sparsely populated country far from major cities and lacking conveniences common in urban areas.
2
The most distally outlying suburb among a set of suburbs.
3
Land behind which fronts on water; land without a permanent watercourse.
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Etymology

From back + block.

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What is the meaning of backblock?

"backblock" (noun) means a remote tract of land in the interior; hence (in plural) sparsely populated country far from major cities and lacking conveniences common in urban areas.

What are the different meanings of backblock?

"backblock" has 3 main meanings: 1. A remote tract of land in the interior; hence (in plural) sparsely populated country far from major cities and lacking conveniences common in urban areas; 2. The most distally outlying suburb among a set of suburbs; 3. Land behind which fronts on water; land without a permanent watercourse.

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