backwoods
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.wʊdz/
Definition
Remote, undeveloped, and heavily forested areas far from cities or towns.
Examples
They spent their summer camping in the rugged backwoods of Maine.
The local legends were born in the quiet, mysterious backwoods of the county.
Living in the backwoods requires a high degree of self-sufficiency and practical survival skills.
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