Synonyms for

Inland

Verb / ˈɪˌnlænd / Another word for inland — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inland means in the interior of a country or region, away from the coast or borders.

Synonyms & similar words

coastal interior heartland central middle rural hinterland backcountry inlandish upcountry inlying continental landlocked domestic inner in-house home inward in-house in-built local

Synonyms by register

Formal

interior domestic continental

Informal

upcountry away from the coast

Literary

heartland midland

Antonyms

coastal seaside maritime offshore littoral waterfront

Common collocations

  • inland waterway
  • inland empire
  • inland revenue
  • inland sea
  • inland journey
  • inland migration
  • inland town

Word family

noun inland
adjective inland
adverb inland

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective or adverb to describe areas or movement away from the coast or sea. Can also be used as a noun to refer to an inland area.

Example sentences

  1. We decided to take a trip to the inland to visit some of the national parks.
  2. The inland areas of the country are often less developed than the coast.
  3. The town is located in the inland part of the state, far from the beach.
  4. The inland waterways are an important transportation route for goods.

Quotes

  • I love the coast, but there is something special about the quiet of the inland. - Unknown
  • Inland from the coast, the hills rolled like waves on a stormy sea. - J.K. Rowling
  • The inland is where you find the true heart of a country. - Unknown

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