Savanna: meaning, definitions and examples

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savanna

 

[ sษ™หˆvanษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

African wildlife habitat

A savanna is a flat grassland in a tropical or subtropical region, typically with scattered trees. It is characterized by a warm climate, seasonal rainfall, and a diverse range of wildlife.

Synonyms

grassland, plain, prairie

Examples of usage

  • The savanna is home to a variety of animals such as lions, zebras, and elephants.
  • Many African countries have vast savannas that attract tourists from around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "savanna" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น savana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคตเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Savanne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sabana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะฒะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sawanna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒใƒณใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท savane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ฐ”๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูุงู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ savanna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ savanna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จ€ๆ ‘่‰ๅŽŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ savanna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ savana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฒะฐะฝะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ savana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sabana

Etymology

The word 'savanna' comes from the Spanish word 'sabana' which originated from the Taino word for 'treeless plains'. Savannas are found in various parts of the world, but are most commonly associated with Africa. They play a crucial role in supporting a wide range of wildlife and are important ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,671, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.