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that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
  • released the wolf back into the wilderness

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The first known use of wilderness was in the 13th century

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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.

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