Wilderness

usgb/ˈwɪldərnəs/
noun

A large area of natural land where there are few people, roads or buildings.

They were lost in the wilderness for three weeks.
Visual representation of "wilderness" - A large area of natural land where there are few people, roads or buildings

Often appears as...

  • lost in the wilderness
  • into the wilderness
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Natural Immensity

Refers to vast, often untamed areas, typically stressing the size and natural state.

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The Amazon Basin is a vast wilderness rich in biodiversity.
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Not Urban

Contrasts man-made environments. Use when contrasting 'wilderness' to cities or towns.

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Escaping the city, we ventured into the wilderness for solitude.
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Adventurous Undertone

Often used to imply adventure or the unknown, and can carry connotations of danger or excitement.

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He felt thrilled starting his journey into the unknown wilderness.
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