1. remote or sparsely settled regions; areas far from cities or towns
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• The explorer ventured into the outlands beyond the mountain range.
• Many settlers moved to the outlands seeking cheaper land.
• Communication with the outlands was difficult before modern technology.
• The outlands remained largely unexplored for decades.
• Trading posts were established to serve communities in the outlands.
• Wildlife thrived in the protected outlands.