1. the remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers
2. an area lying beyond what is visible or known; a region remote from urban areas
3. the area served by a port or commercial center
Usage: geography; economics

Examples

• The explorers ventured into the hinterland beyond the coastal settlements.
• Many small towns in the hinterland lack access to high-speed internet.
• The port city drew agricultural products from its vast hinterland.
• She grew up in the hinterland, far from any major city.
• The railroad connected the coastal cities to the agricultural hinterland.
• Tourism in the hinterland has increased as people seek remote destinations.