Upcountry Meaning in English
word
ˈʌpˌkʌn.tɹi
UP-KUN-tree
ˈʌpˌkʌn.tri
UP-KUN-tree
Definition
'Upcountry' refers to areas that are away from the coast or city, often located deeper inland, usually in the countryside or hills.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in African, South Asian, and Caribbean English; rarely used in American or British city speech. Refers specifically to rural or inland regions, often in contrast to 'the coast' or main cities. Not typically interchangeable with 'upstate'.
Spanish: del interior - del campoPortuguese (BR): do interior - do campoPortuguese (PT): do interior - do campoChinese (Simplified): 内地 - 内陆Chinese (Traditional): 內地 - 內陸Hindi: आंतरिक इलाक़ा - ग्रामीण इलाक़ाArabic: الداخل - المناطق الريفيةBengali: উপকণ্ঠ - অভ্যন্তরীণ অঞ্চলRussian: в глубинке - в сельской местности (вдали от побережья)Japanese: 内陸部 - 田舎Vietnamese: vùng nội địa - vùng miền núiKorean: 내륙 지방 - 시골Turkish: ülke içi - kırsal bölgeUrdu: اندرونی علاقہ - دیہی علاقہIndonesian: daerah pedalaman - daerah pedesaan
Example Sentences
He grew up in the upcountry far from the city.
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Many people visit the upcountry during the summer to relax.
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The school is located in an upcountry village.
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If you want fresh air, you should spend some time upcountry.
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His family owns land upcountry, where they grow tea.
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We sent the supplies upcountry to help after the floods.
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