wildland

noun

wild·​land ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-ˌland How to pronounce wildland (audio)
: land that is uncultivated or unfit for cultivation

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These professionals research and implement policy choices—large and small—that shape the topography of wildlands’ use. Sarah Scoles, JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2025 The crews at Holton clear brush and establish fire lines during wildland fires, the state said. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025 In wildland areas, the agency considers potential spread and intensity. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 The elite wildland firefighters are tasked with applying their tactical knowledge to tamp down the biggest fires in the state. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for wildland

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wildland was in 1686

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“Wildland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildland. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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