Entry Word: land

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government <the whole land rose up in outrage over the tyrantʼs unconscionable cruelties> — see nation
2 a broad geographical area <the land to the west was said to have incredibly rich soil and plentiful water> — see region 2
3 the solid part of our planetʼs surface as distinguished from the sea and air <itʼs always good to be back on dry land after a long boat ride> — see earth 2