Grassland: meaning, definitions and examples

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grassland

[ ˈɡræslænd ]

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wide open spaces

Grassland is an area covered with grass, especially one used for grazing.

Synonyms

meadow, prairie, savanna

Examples of usage

Cattle graze on the grassland.
The grassland stretched out as far as the eye could see.

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ecosystem

Grassland is a biome dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants.

Synonyms

pampas, steppe, veld

Examples of usage

The grassland ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife.
Grasslands are important for carbon sequestration.

Translations

Translations of the word "grassland" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pastagem

🇮🇳 घास का मैदान

🇩🇪 Grasland

🇮🇩 padang rumput

🇺🇦 пасовище

🇵🇱 łąka

🇯🇵 草原 (そうげん)

🇫🇷 prairie

🇪🇸 pradera

🇹🇷 çayır

🇰🇷 초원 (chowon)

🇸🇦 أرض عشبية

🇨🇿 louka

🇸🇰 lúka

🇨🇳 草原 (cǎoyuán)

🇸🇮 travnik

🇮🇸 graslendi

🇰🇿 шабындық

🇬🇪 მდელო

🇦🇿 otlaq

🇲🇽 pradera

Word origin

The term 'grassland' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'grass' and 'land'. Grasslands have been important ecosystems for thousands of years, providing habitats for diverse species and serving as valuable resources for human populations.