Sekirov Dictionary

outback

/ˈaʊtbæk/

adjective 1
adverb 1
noun 1
verb 1
forms 5

adjective1

•
Characteristic of the most remote and desolate areas of Australia; very remote from urban areas.
- […]the Civil Service Association is not particularly happy with the decision of the Government in regard to rents and the way they will be levied on its members in the more outback country areas. — 1964

adverb1

•
To or towards the most remote and desolate areas of Australia.
- If we want this country to develop, we have to depend on men who are prepared to go outback and try to discover new shows. — 1953

noun1

•
(Australia) The most remote and desolate areas of Australia; the desert and areas too arid for growing crops.
- Communication like this is making a big change in the lives of Australia′s “outback” people. — 1951

verb1

To travel or stay in the outback

forms

outbacked · outbacking · outbacks · more outback · most outback

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