backblock
A remote tract of land in the interiorA remote tract of land in the interior; hence (in plural) sparsely populated country far from major cities and lacking conveniences common in urban areas.
Meaning
3 senses(Australia, New Zealand, usually plural)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.
Near-synonyms: upcountry, interior, hinterland
(Australia, excessive, informal, usually plural)The most distally outlying suburb among a set of suburbs.
Land behind which fronts on water; land without a permanent watercourse.
Origin
From back + block.From back + block.
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Forms
plural: backblocksSynonyms
5 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsSee also
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