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Wilderness

Verb / ˈwɪldɜ:nʌs / Another word for wilderness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an uncultivated, uninhabited, and often wild region

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Common collocations

  • vast wilderness
  • remote wilderness
  • explore the wilderness
  • wilderness area
  • wilderness survival
  • deep wilderness
  • pristine wilderness

Word family

adjective wild

Usage note

Wilderness often implies a large, undeveloped, and often remote area. It carries connotations of being untouched by human activity and can evoke feelings of awe, danger, or solitude.

Example sentences

  1. The wilderness is full of animals, plants, and natural beauty.
  2. I love to go camping in the wilderness with my family.
  3. The wilderness is a great place to explore and learn about nature.
  4. The wilderness is a peaceful place to escape from the busy city.
  5. The wilderness can be dangerous if you don't know how to survive in it.

Quotes

  • In the wilderness, we find ourselves. - Abbey
  • The wilderness is a place of balance. - Sigurd Olson
  • Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit. - Muir

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