backwoods
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˈbæˈkwʊdz// UK //bˈækwʊdz// back·woods
n. a remote area of the countryside that is far from cities and roads. It is often used to describe places that are quiet, wild, or not very developed.
n. a remote, rural, or undeveloped area of the countryside. Often carries a connotation of isolation or lack of modern infrastructure.
The hikers spent the night in the backwoods.
The family moved to the backwoods to escape the noise and pollution of the city.
While the coastal towns were bustling with tourists, the backwoods remained a sanctuary for those seeking solitude and a connection to the natural landscape.
From back + woods.