wilderness area
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noun
a region whose natural growth is protected by legislation and whose recreational and industrial use is restricted.
Origin:
1925–30, Americanism
1925–30, Americanism
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The park's wilderness area offers outstanding opportunities for solitude and recreation.
The park offers a scenic setting for hikers, backpackers and campers in a designated wilderness area.
We decided to launch in our backyard which borders a wilderness area.
The habitats protected by this wilderness area are extremely flammable.
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