Urban Studies Glossary

noun a remote or less developed area; the land behind the coast or the banks of a river

• The company decided to expand its operations into the rural hinterland.
• Let's take a road trip and explore the hinterland this weekend.
• I heard there's a cool hidden spot in the hinterland where we can hang out.
• She felt like she was in the hinterland of her mind, searching for clarity.

noun the office or term of a mayor

• The candidate won the mayoralty after a close election.
• The new mayor is adjusting to their mayoralty duties.
• Running for the mayoralty is no easy feat.
• Taking on the mayoralty is like stepping into a whole new world.