boondocks

/ˈbuːndɑks/
noun
  1. A remote, rural, or isolated area far from cities or civilization.
    • The festival was held in the boondocks, surrounded by forests and fields.
    • My grandparents live out in the boondocks, an hour from the nearest grocery store.
    • After moving from the city to the boondocks, she missed having neighbors nearby.
  2. A place that is far behind in terms of development, culture, or trends.
    • He felt like he was living in the boondocks because there were no coffee shops or bookstores.
    • The company's headquarters is in the boondocks, so few young professionals want to move there.
    • That small town is the boondocks when it comes to internet access.
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