American English pronunciation
How to pronounce backwater
IPA transcription: ['bæk,wɔtɚ]
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Noun
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a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam
“the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos”
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a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring
“the country is an economic backwater”
Usage examples
- Paul found there, on his arrival, a strange backwater of religious opinion.