This is the 11829th most frequent Turkish word.
geriler
"Geriler" means "the backs" or "recedes" depending on context.
Here, 'gerilerinde' means 'behind,' referring to the position of the village relative to the mountains.
Dağların gerilerinde eski bir köy var.
Behind the mountains, there is an old village.
Here, 'gerilerde' denotes being outdated or left in the past, in reference to the progress of technology.
Eski teknoloji hala gerilerde kalmış durumda.
Old technology is still left behind.
In this sentence, 'geriler' indicates falling behind in progress, such as in a competition or game.