The term "the bush" refers to a wooded area or wilderness. Synonyms for "the bush" include forest, woodland, jungle, thicket, copse, and grove. In Australia, "the bush" refers specifically to the country's native vegetation. Other synonyms for "the bush" in this context may include the Outback, the scrub, and the hinterland. "The bush" can also refer to the remote and rural areas of a country, leading to synonyms such as the wilderness, the backcountry, and the boonies. Each of these synonyms may vary in meaning slightly, but they all convey a sense of nature and a wild, untamed landscape.