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Bookmark or Share- HINTERLAND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionarythe land behind the coast or the banks of a river, or an area of a country that is far away from cities. hinterlands [ plural ] US. a part of the country that is far away from the big city areas: He worked as a missionary for many years in the hinterlands of Africa. See more.
- Hinterland - WikipediaAn area behind a coast or the shoreline of a river. Specifically, by the doctrine of the hinterland, the hinterland is the inland region lying behind a port and is claimed by the state that owns the coast. [4] In shipping usage, a port's hinterland is the area that it serves, both for imports and for exports.
- HINTERLAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionarythe land behind the coast or the banks of a river, or an area of a country that is far away from cities. hinterlands [ plural ] US. a part of the country that is far away from the big city areas: He worked as a missionary for many years in the hinterlands of Africa. See more.
- HINTERLAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary1. land lying behind something, esp a coast or the shore of a river. 2. remote or undeveloped areas of a country. 3. an area located near and dependent on a large city, esp a port. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C19: from German, from hinter behind + Land land; see hinder2. Word Frequency.
- Hinterland Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : a region lying inland from a coast. 2. a. : a region remote from urban areas. b. : a region lying beyond major metropolitan or cultural centers. Did you know? When you're dealing with geography, it helps to know your hinterland from your umland.
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