Word
backcountry
Phoneticsback·coun·try
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the remote, wild areas of a country that are far from cities and roads. You usually find these in mountains or forests where people do not live in large numbers.
n. remote, undeveloped, and often mountainous regions of a country. Refers to areas that are not easily accessible by standard transportation routes and are typically characterized by wilderness.
Examples
“We spent the weekend hiking in the backcountry.”
“The hikers had to carry all their supplies because the backcountry lacks any permanent infrastructure or stores.”
“While the national park offers scenic views from the main road, the true wilderness of the backcountry remains accessible only to those willing to navigate steep trails and unpredictable weather.”
Examples
simple
“We spent the weekend hiking in the backcountry.”
contextual
“The hikers had to carry all their supplies because the backcountry lacks any permanent infrastructure or stores.”
complex
“While the national park offers scenic views from the main road, the true wilderness of the backcountry remains accessible only to those willing to navigate steep trails and unpredictable weather.”
Real-World Examples
“A 33-year-old woman was rescued along with her climbing partner on Tuesday after she was stung more than 100 times while hiking in the British Columbia backcountry north of Vancouver.” “Minutes later, we’re rising above smudgy clouds to look down upon a chequered patchwork of backcountry.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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