The word "backwater" refers to a place that is less developed or less important compared to others. It can also describe a body of stagnant or still water. Full definition
Vast expanses of verdant vegetation interspersed with mountainous terrain, rivers and waterfalls, scenic stretches of beaches lined by coconut palms, and the intricate network of backwaters of Kerala offer an ideal setting for a -LSB-...] (ekeralatourism.net)
The African lungfish (Protopterus annectens), a 230 - million - year - old species found in backwaters in countries such as Senegal, has long been rumored to stride along riverbeds. (sciencemag.org)
A five - man unit of cops on night patrol get more than they bargain for when they arrive at a creepy backwater town in the middle of nowhere after a call comes over the radio for backup. (du-hd.com)