open country

Definitions

An expansive, undeveloped area of land, such as a plain or prairie, that is free from dense forests, buildings, or other obstructions.

A rural region characterized by wide, unobstructed vistas and a lack of significant human settlement or infrastructure.

Examples

After driving for hours through the dense forest, we finally emerged into the vast, open country.

The nomadic tribe preferred to set up their tents in the open country where they could easily graze their livestock.

Synonyms

wide-open spaces open range unspoiled wilderness vast countryside open fields

Antonyms

densely populated urban area congested city center built-up metropolitan zone cramped urban environment enclosed space