The difference between Backwoods and Middle of nowhere

When used as nouns, backwoods means partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in north america, whereas middle of nowhere means a very remote place.


Backwoods is also adjective with the meaning: pertaining to the backwoods.

check bellow for the other definitions of Backwoods and Middle of nowhere

  1. Backwoods as a noun:

    Partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in North America.

  2. Backwoods as a noun:

    A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life.

  1. Backwoods as an adjective:

    Pertaining to the backwoods.

  2. Backwoods as an adjective:

    Rough, uncouth, coarse, or crude in social matters.

  1. Middle of nowhere as a noun (idiomatic):

    A very remote place; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.