wilderness
CEFR: B2
An uncultivated, uninhabited, and pristine natural region (such as a forest or desert) that remains undisturbed by human activity.
Synonyms
- backcountry
- outback
- wasteland
Common Collocations
- untouched wilderness
- protect the wilderness
- survive in the wilderness
Example Sentence
Strict zoning laws preserve expansive wilderness corridors, enabling large predators to migrate across territories undisturbed.