Hinterland

== 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/, [ˈhɪn.tɐˌlant] === Noun === Hinterland n (strong, genitive Hinterlandes or Hinterlands, plural Hinterlande) hinterland areas surrounding and serving an economic centre, especially when located away from the main direction of travel and commerce Synonym: Umland (thus loosely) remote areas, backwater Synonym: Provinz areas lying beyond some given line or point, such as a river or mountain (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 ==== ==== Descendants ==== → English: hinterland → Dutch: hinterland → Italian: hinterland → Turkish: hinterlant === Further reading === “Hinterland” in Duden online “Hinterland” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache