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Walden

Noun / ˈwɔ:ldʌn / Another word for walden — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Walden refers to a book written by Henry David Thoreau, which is a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings.

Synonyms & similar words

nature wilderness outdoors woods forest countryside environment backwoods jungle greenery rural wilds bush thicket grove copse woodland timberland savanna heath

Synonyms by register

Formal

rustic pastoral naturalistic

Informal

outdoorsy country off-grid

Literary

sylvan bucolic

Antonyms

city urban bustling crowded noisy artificial civilized

Common collocations

Walden Pond
Walden Woods
Walden experiment
Walden life
Walden Thoreau
Walden society
Walden inspiration

Word family

noun Walden

adjective Waldenesque

Usage note

Walden primarily refers to the title of Henry David Thoreau's book and the lifestyle it describes. It is often used metaphorically to evoke a sense of simple, natural living away from society.

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