inland

in-land · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (adjective) Situated in the interior of a country, away from the coast or border.

  2. 2.

    (adverb) Toward or into the interior of a country.

  3. 3.

    (adjective) Relating to the domestic affairs of a country (especially in official titles).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Inland Revenue — (British) the government department responsible for collecting taxes
  • •
    inland waterway — a river, canal, or lake used for transportation

Related words

Antonyms: coastal, maritime, seaside
See also: coast, domestic, interior
Synonyms: central, interior, landlocked

Etymology

From Old English inlende ("native, domestic"), a compound of in ("in") + land ("land"). Originally meant "native to a country" before shifting to geographical meaning.