backland

/ˈbækˌlænd/
noun
  1. An area of land that is behind or away from the main developed or populated area, often rural or less accessible.
    • The village was surrounded by backland used for farming.
    • The backland behind the town is mostly forest and marsh.
    • They bought a plot of backland to build a small cabin.
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