wilderness area

noun

often capitalized W&A

: an often large tract of public land maintained essentially in its natural state and protected against introduction of intrusive artifacts (such as roads and buildings)

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And if that's not enough, the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness area, the largest contiguous wilderness area in the Lower 48, lies just east of McCall. —

Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 There’s heaps to see on down days from breweries to galleries, all surrounded by vast, cascading peaks and untouched nature (notably, the state’s largest wilderness area: the High Peaks). —

Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 No campfires in backcountry or wilderness areas, including primitive camping areas without developed campsites. —

Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Toronto’s largest wilderness area, Rouge Valley, is a component of Canada’s first national urban park. —

Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wilderness area

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wilderness area was in 1928

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“Wilderness area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wilderness%20area. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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