I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: up (IV) + country, n.
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the interior of a country or a region
lying out there in that up-country hospital — John Galsworthy
the representatives of the up-country interests — C.H.Wesley
the great up-country fireplace — Miles Franklin
II. adverb
Etymology: up (IV) + country, n.
: to or in the interior of a country or a region
marched up-country with Indian guides — S.E.Morison
live up-country in comparative isolation — R.J.G.Boothby
III. noun
Etymology: up (II) + country
: the interior of a country or a region