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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries偏远地区
Pronunciation / Transliteration: piān yuǎn dì qū
"他们住在偏远地区，远离城市。"
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2 senses- 1
A remote, rural area that is far from urban centers.
"After living in the city for years, she decided to move to the boonies for a quieter life." - 2
An area that is considered to be out of the way or not easily accessible.
"The cabin is located in the boonies, making it a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'boonies' is derived from the word 'boondocks', which comes from the Tagalog word 'bundok', meaning 'mountain'. It entered American English in the early 20th century, evolving to refer to remote, rural areas, often perceived as isolated or lacking modern conveniences.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Boonies" is said worldwide
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zone reculée
Transliteration: zohn ruh-klee
"Ils vivent dans une zone reculée loin de la ville."
abgelegene Gegend
Transliteration: ab-ge-le-gene ge-gend
"Sie wohnen in einer abgelegenen Gegend, weit weg von der Stadt."
zona remota
Transliteration: dzo-na re-mo-ta
"Vivono in una zona remota lontano dalla città."
zona remota
Transliteration: so-na re-mo-ta
"Viven en una zona remota lejos de la ciudad."
área remota
Transliteration: a-re-a he-mo-ta
"Eles vivem em uma área remota longe da cidade."
दूरस्थ क्षेत्र
Transliteration: doorasth kshetra
"वे एक दूरस्थ क्षेत्र में रहते हैं।"
偏远地区
Transliteration: piān yuǎn dì qū
"他们住在偏远地区，远离城市。"
외딴 지역
Transliteration: oe-dan ji-yeok
"그들은 외딴 지역에 살고 있습니다."
辺鄙な地域
Transliteration: henpin na chiiki
"彼らは辺鄙な地域に住んでいます。"
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