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up-country

/ˌʌpˈkʌn.tri/

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adverb

/ˌʌpˈkʌn.tri/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'внутри страны' или 'по направлению к внутренним районам страны', вдали от побережья или крупных городов. Часто используется в австралийском, новозеландском и южноафриканском английском для обозначения сельских или отдалённых районов.

An adverb meaning 'inland' or 'toward the interior of a country,' away from the coast or major cities. It is often used in Australian, New Zealand, and South African English to refer to rural or remote areas.

  1. Inland or interior regionB2formal

    To or in the interior of a country or region, away from the coast or major cities.

    ruВглубь страны

    • They traveled up-country to explore the remote villages.
    • The goods were transported up-country by truck.
    • He lived up-country for several years before moving to the capital.

    Synonymsinlandinward

    Antonymscoastalcoastwardmaritimeseaward

Forms
  • more up-country comparative form
  • most up-country superlative form