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hinterland 1. land lying behind something, esp a coast or the shore of a river 2. remote or undeveloped areas of a country hinterland [′hin·tər‚land] (geology) The region behind the coastal district. The terrain on the back of a folded mountain chain. The moving block which forces geosynclinal sediments toward the foreland. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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