Wilderness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bewildering profusion; "the duties of citizenship are lost sight of in the wilderness of interests of individuals and groups"; "a wilderness of masts in the harbor".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
(politics) a state of disfavor; "he led the Democratic party back from the wilderness".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A wooded region in northeastern Virginia near Spotsylvania where bloody but inconclusive battles were fought in the American Civil War.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Meaning 4
A wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition; "it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The vast and remote wilderness area was a popular destination for backpackers and hikers.
- As she trekked through the wilderness, Sarah felt a deep sense of solitude and connection to nature.
- The conservation organization worked tirelessly to protect the last remaining wilderness areas from logging and development.
- The stunning vistas of the Alaskan wilderness left a lasting impression on the group of photographers.
- For many indigenous communities, the wilderness is not just a natural area, but a living and sacred landscape.