What is another word for outport?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtpˈɔːt] (IPA)

Outport is a term derived from the shipping industry, which refers to a port or harbor that is situated far from a major city and is often used for exporting or importing goods. Synonyms for outport include remote port, remote harbor, offshore port, offshore harbor, and secluded port. Another word that can be substituted for outport is a backwater, which refers to a remote or primitive area. Similarly, the term backwater port refers to a small shipping port far from major commercial centers. Other words that are sometimes used interchangeably with outport include secondary port, minor port, and non-major port. These synonyms can be used to describe small, less busy ports where cargo ships and fishing vessels may dock.

Synonyms for Outport:

  • n.

    location
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    Other relevant words (noun):

What are the hypernyms for Outport?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    port, waterfront, coastal settlement, maritime location.

What are the hyponyms for Outport?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for outport (as nouns)

Usage examples for Outport

In the beginning there were two companies of the Virginia adventurers, the one having its headquarters in London and the other in the western outport of Plymouth.
"The Virginia Company Of London, 1606-1624"
Wesley Frank Craven

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