noun
- remote rural areas far from cities and towns
Usage: Australian; New Zealand
Examples
- He grew up in the backblocks of Queensland.
- The doctor traveled to the backblocks to treat patients.
- Life in the backblocks can be isolated but peaceful.
- She left the city to start a farm in the backblocks.
- The backblocks were hit hard by the drought.
- Many young people leave the backblocks for better opportunities.