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   wil·der·ness

   /ˈwildərnəs/

   noun

   • 1. an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region. Similar wildswastesuninhabited regioninhospitable regionuncultivated regionbadlandsjungledesertbundu
   • ▪ a neglected or abandoned area of a garden or town: "the garden had become a wilderness of weeds and bushes" Similar wastelandneglected areaabandoned areano-man's-land
   • ▪ a position of disfavor, especially in a political context: "the man who led the Green Party out of the wilderness"

   Word Origin Old Englishwildēornes ‘land inhabited only by wild animals’, from wild dēor ‘wild deer’ + -ness.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWILDERNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Wilderness is an area of land that has not been farmed or had towns and roads built on it, especially because of its harsh weather or soil. Learn more about the different meanings, idioms and collocations of wilderness with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • Znaczenie Wilderness, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     WILDERNESS definicja: 1. an area of land that has not been...

   • English (US)

     an area of land that has not been used to grow crops or had...

   • Wilderness: Thai Translation

     wilderness translate: บริเวณรกร้างว่างเปล่า. Learn more in...

   • Wilderness: German Translation

     WILDERNESS translate: die Wildnis. Learn more in the...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     WILDERNESS translate: vùng hoang vu. Learn more in the...

   • Wilderness in Simplified Chinese

     WILDERNESS translate: 荒无人烟的地区；荒野, （杂草丛生的）荒地. Learn more in...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wildernessWilderness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of wilderness as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use wilderness in a sentence and explore related phrases and entries.

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   Wilderness is a noun that means a wild and uncultivated region, a desolate tract, or a confused mass. It can also refer to a biblical place where the Israelites wandered or a voice ignored in the wilderness.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWILDERNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of wilderness as an area of land that is not cultivated or urbanized, and see how it is used in different contexts and idioms. Find out the pronunciation, collocations, and translations of wilderness in various languages.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wildernessWilderness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition. “it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers” synonyms: wild. see more. noun. a bewildering profusion. “the duties of citizenship are lost sight of in the wilderness of interests of individuals and groups” “a wilderness of masts in the harbor” see more. noun.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › wildernessWilderness - definition of wilderness by The Free Dictionary

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   Wilderness is an uncultivated region, a desolate area, or a bewildering mass. It can also refer to a state of neglect, powerlessness, or disfavor. See different sources and synonyms for wilderness.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWILDERNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A wilderness is a desert or other area of natural land which is not used by people.