"backland" meaning in All languages combined

See backland on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: backlands [plural]
Etymology: back + land Etymology templates: {{compound|en|back|land}} back + land Head templates: {{en-noun}} backland (plural backlands)
  1. Land that lies behind or beyond some primary settlement or development.
    Sense id: en-backland-en-noun-fK-ayqAx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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