Synonyms of terrain

terrain

noun

1

as in area

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence

we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• area
• realm
• element
• field
• domain
• walk
• department
• sphere
• kingdom
• territory
• province
• specialty
• arena
• game
• circle
• front
• discipline
• precinct
• business
• subject
• bailiwick
• firmament
• demesne
• fief
• barony
• study
• frontier
• line
• fiefdom
• scope
• turf
• confine
• pursuit
• profession
• occupation
• width
• extent
• vocation
• amplitude
• breadth
• racket
• compass
• sweep
• ambit
• reach
• subfield
• subspecialty
• dimension(s)
• ken

2

as in geography

the physical features of a region as a whole

an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• geography
• topography
• landscape
• geomorphology
• scenery
• chorography
• land
• landform
• terrane
• ground
• terrene

3

as in environment

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded

a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception

Synonyms & Similar Words

• environment
• surroundings
• atmosphere
• environs
• climate
• surround
• context
• setting
• space
• milieu
• ambient
• location
• clime
• medium
• situation
• contexture
• place
• backdrop
• mise-en-scène
• element
• background
• position
• geography
• habitat
• status
• microenvironment