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Swampland - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Swampland is low-lying, waterlogged land dominated by marshes or wetlands. It is often rich in biodiversity but difficult to traverse or develop due to its soggy, unstable ground.

swampland

/ˈswɑːmplænd/ /ˈswɒmplænd/

Definition:

Low-lying, waterlogged land dominated by marshes and dense vegetation.

Synonyms:

marshland, wetlands, bog, fen

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

desert, upland

Common Collocations:

dense swampland, vast swampland, murky swampland, tropical swampland

Derivatives:

swampy, swamplands

Usage Tips:

Use "swampland" to describe wet, marshy areas; avoid for dry or elevated terrain.

Common Phrases:

sell swampland in Florida, drain the swampland

Etymology:

Derived from "swamp" (Dutch "zwamp") + "land," referring to waterlogged terrain.

Examples:

  • 1. The explorers trekked through the dense swampland cautiously.
  • 2. The government plans to protect the endangered species in the swampland.
  • 3. Mosquitoes thrive in the humid conditions of the tropical swampland.
  • 4. They got lost in the murky swampland after sunset.

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