Outlands
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Outlands is a noun meaning plural of outland.
Meaning
plural of outland.
More Meanings
- (traditionally) Any outlying area of a country; the provinces.
- (post–World War II era, uncommon) Exurbia: the country beyond the city and suburbs.
Example Sentences
It is one of three whelping houses at the Puppy Haven Kennel, the 1,600-dog compound that Havens has built up over the last 30 years in the outlands north of Madison, Wis.
Synonyms for outlands
Depending on context, synonyms include boondocks, boonies, hinterlands, sticks.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exurbia, penturbia, outskirts, suburbs, villadom, outparish.
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