upcountry
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6.8
- adjective
- /ˈʌpˌkʌntri/
- UK
- In my opinion, the only part of Maui (other than the beaches themselves) that is physically beautiful and isn't within a resort is upcountry, and that's not on the beach.
- Upcountry Tamil woman
- upcountry Tamil
Examples
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His voice had an upcountry twang to it; he and Leonard were from Davidson County, a long way west of Caudell's home.
Fiction book (1992) -
His upcountry voice spoke as they did, in an accent so strong it made English sound like a foreign language.
Fiction book (1991) -
The farmer lives in an upcountry area, far from the bustling city streets.
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The upcountry region is known for its scenic landscapes and rural communities.
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Many tourists prefer the upcountry experience, enjoying the tranquility away from the coastal resorts.
Synonyms
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3.8
A place inside a country away from the coast
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4.0
In the land away from the coast
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5.4
In wild areas far from towns and roads
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6.7
Towards the inland parts of a country away from the coast or big cities
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4.8
Relating to the middle part of a country away from the coast
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6.7
Outside the main city of a state, in smaller towns or rural areas
Antonyms
How Remote
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The adjective upcountry is built from up + country, which together mean 'from the inland part of a region.' That's why upcountry towns or people are described as being inland, away from the coast or main cities.