Hinterland

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German

Etymology

From hinter (“behind”) +‎ Land (“land”). First attested in the 15th century, in current use since the later 19th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɪntərˌlant/,
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Noun

Hinterland n (strong, genitive Hinterlandes or Hinterlands, plural Hinterlande)

  1. hinterland
    1. areas surrounding and serving an economic centre, especially when located away from the main direction of travel and commerce
      Synonym: Umland
    2. (thus loosely) remote areas, backwater
      Synonym: Provinz
    3. areas lying beyond some given line or point, such as a river or mountain
    4. (thus military) rear (areas away from the front)
      Synonym: Etappe

Usage notes

  • The German word has no particular maritime association, although, of course, sense 1.1 may refer to a port and sense 1.3 may refer to the coastline.
  • The plural Hinterlande has merely stylistic value, implying a certain vastness; compare Land.

Declension

Declension of Hinterland
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Hinterland die Hinterlande
genitive eines des Hinterlandes, Hinterlands der Hinterlande
dative einem dem Hinterland, Hinterlande1 den Hinterlanden
accusative ein das Hinterland die Hinterlande

1Now rare, see notes.

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