1. (n.) Ground in the rear or behind, or in the distance, as opposed to the foreground, or the ground in front.

2. (n.) The space which is behind and subordinate to a portrait or group of figures.

3. (n.) Anything behind, serving as a foil; as, the statue had a background of red hangings.

4. (n.) A place in obscurity or retirement, or out of sight.

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