citerior
/sɪˈtɪərɪə/Chiefly literary and formal
adjective
Especially of a country or geographical region: situated on this, or the nearer, side of something; hither, nearer (of two). Opposed to ulterior.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin citerior nearer (especially in the name of provinces, e.g. Hispania citerior, i.e. the part of Spain nearer to Rome), comparative of citer on this side; compare -ior.