Backwater(noun)
A remote or isolated place that is considered backward or unaffected by progress.
Hindi meaning:पिछड़ा या दूरस्थ स्थान
Synonyms: Hinterland, Outback, Backcountry, Provincial Area
Antonyms: Metropolis, Hub, Centre, Cosmopolitan Area
Example: The once-sleepy backwater developed into a major industrial town.
Trick to remember: Back + water = a place left behind the main flow of development.
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