Wilderness
/ˈwɪldərnəs/
A wilderness is a wild area of land where plants and animals live freely, without people building houses or farms. It’s like nature's playground, full of trees, rivers, and wildlife.
Examples
- The wilderness is a great place to explore nature and see animals like deer and foxes in their natural habitat.
- In science class, we learned that the wilderness is important for keeping our planet healthy and full of life.
- My family goes camping in the wilderness every summer, and we enjoy hiking and roasting marshmallows by the campfire.
Synonyms
nature
forest
jungle
wild
open land
backcountry
Antonyms
city
town
village
farm
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