upcountry
The interior of a countryThe interior of a country.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The interior of a country.
Near-synonyms: backcountry, hinterland
(uncountable, usually)The part of the country that is at high elevation.
Near-synonyms: high country, highlands, upland; plateau, tableland, mesa
Origin
Possibly a calque of French Pays d'en Haut, a designation from 1610 referring to the areaPossibly a calque of French Pays d'en Haut, a designation from 1610 referring to the area of New France west of Montreal. By surface analysis, up + country.
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Forms
plural: furtherSynonyms
8 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatednorth country
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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