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inland

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/ˈɪn.lænd/ · in-land

Situated away from the sea or coast.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Situated away from the sea or coast.

سمندر یا ساحل سے دور واقع.

اندرونی

androoni

Synonyms

internalcentralruralداخلیمرکزیدیہی

Antonyms

coastaloceanicmarineساحلیسمندریدریائی

Common Collocations

  • inland areas
  • inland waterway
  • inland region

Example Sentences

The inland regions have a different climate compared to coastal areas.

اندرونی علاقے ساحلی علاقوں کی نسبت مختلف آب و ہوا رکھتے ہیں.

Androni ilaqay sahili ilaqon ki nisbat mukhtalif aab o hawa rakhte hain.

We decided to explore the inland valleys during our trip.

ہم نے اپنی سفر کے دوران اندرونی وادیوں کی تلاش کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا.

Hum ne apni safar ke doran androni wadiyon ki talash karne ka faisla kiya.

The inland port is crucial for trade with the interior regions.

اندرونی بندرگاہ اندرونی علاقوں کے ساتھ تجارت کے لئے اہم ہے.

Androni bandargah androni ilaqon ke sath tijarat ke liye ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

island:An island is a piece of land surrounded by water, whereas inland refers to areas away from the coast.

Word Family

inlandness
nounاندرونیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'in' as going into the land, away from the sea.

Imagine a green valley surrounded by mountains, far from the ocean.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چاہنے والو، سنو کہ خاک کے سارے شہر دل میں ہے۔

Chahne walon, suno keh khaak ke saaray sheher dil mein hai.

Dear lovers, listen, all the cities of dust are in the heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ساحل سے دور ہونا محفوظ رہنے کی علامت ہے.

Sahil se door hona mehfooz rehne ki alamat hai.

Being away from the shore is a sign of safety.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "inland" — land lying within a country, away from the sea

First known use: 14th century

The term has been used since the 14th century to denote land that is not near the coast.