plural jungles
1
: a tropical forest where plants and trees grow very thickly
a dense jungle
jungle wildlife
2
: a harsh or dangerous place or situation in which people struggle to survive or succeed
the asphalt/concrete/urban jungle [=the city]
life in the corporate jungle
It's hard to succeed in the business world. It's a jungle out there.
3
: a confusing or complex mixture of things
a jungle of alleys
a jungle of environmental laws
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“Jungle.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/jungle. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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