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backcountry

/ˈbækˌkʌntri/

Meanings
noun
A remote region; the boondocks.

Examples :

"My uncle lives in the backcountry with no internet or cell service. "
area geography environment nature place

Related Words

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region noun

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/

Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.

"the equatorial regions"

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internet noun

/ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/

Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol. (An intranet.)

"Our company uses a private internet to share documents securely among employees. "

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no noun

/nəʊ/ /noʊ/

A negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement or disapproval

"My sister's request for a new phone got a firm no from my parents. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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cell noun

/sɛl/

A single-room dwelling for a hermit.

"The hermit built a small cell in the mountains to live in peace and quiet. "

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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boondocks noun

/ˈbuːndɑːks/ /ˈbʊndɑːks/

(with article, in the plural) A brushy, rural area or location.

"We got lost out in the boondocks, miles from anywhere."

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uncle noun

/ˈʌŋ.kəl/

The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

"My uncle works at the school as a teacher. "

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service noun

/ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/

An act of being of assistance to someone.

"I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career."

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my interjection

/mi/

Used to express surprise, shock or amazement.

"My, what big teeth you have!"

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remote noun

[ɹəˈməʊt] [ɹɪˈmoʊt]

An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

"The news report included a remote from a reporter covering the school festival from the town square. "