Backwaters Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Backwaters

Meaning 1 : a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam

    Example : the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos

Meaning 2 : a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring

    Example : the country is an economic backwater


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