inland

[ adjective in-luhnd; adverb noun in-land, -luhnd ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or situated in the interior part of a country or region:

   inland cities.

2. British. domestic or internal:

   inland revenue.

adverb

1. in or toward the interior of a country.

noun

1. the interior part of a country.

inland

adjective

1. of, concerning, or located in the interior of a country or region away from a sea or border
2. operating within a country or region; domestic; not foreign

noun

1. the interior of a country or region

adverb

1. towards or into the interior of a country or region

Derived Forms

• ˈinlander, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inland¹

before 950; Middle English, Old English; in- ¹, land

Example Sentences

Many inland areas of the UK are likely to see quite a lot of dry weather with morning frosts and sunny skies.

From BBC

The race between Republican Rep. Young Kim and Democrat Joe Kerr to represent an inland Orange County district in Congress remained too close to call on Tuesday night as votes continue to be counted.

From Los Angeles Times

In Orange County, warnings will also be in place for coastal areas, inland areas and the Santa Ana Mountains.

From Los Angeles Times

“Without containment, golden mussels are likely to spread to other freshwater bodies in California, and to other ports and inland waters of North America, and abroad.”

From Los Angeles Times

Christopher Damien is a reporter with the Desert Sun, reporting about law enforcement in Southern California’s inland and desert communities.

From Los Angeles Times