Savannah: meaning, definitions and examples

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savannah

 

[ sษ™หˆvรฆnษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wildlife

A savannah is a flat grassland in a tropical or subtropical region, typically with scattered trees.

Synonyms

grassland, prairie

Examples of usage

  • The savannah is home to a variety of wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, and lions.
  • Many African countries have vast savannahs that are popular for safaris.
Context #2 | Noun

ecosystem

Savannah refers to a biome characterized by the coexistence of trees and grasses.

Synonyms

grassland, plain

Examples of usage

  • The savannah ecosystem is important for biodiversity.
  • Animals in the savannah have adapted to the dry conditions.
Context #3 | Noun

geography

A savannah is a large, open area of grassland with few trees.

Synonyms

plain, steppe

Examples of usage

  • The African savannah is one of the most iconic landscapes on the continent.
  • Many savannahs around the world are under threat from deforestation.

Translations

Translations of the word "savannah" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น savana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคตเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Savanne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ savanah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะฒะฐฬะฝะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sawanna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒใƒณใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท savane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savanna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ฐ”๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงูุงู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ savana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ savanna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่จๅ‡ก็บณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ savanna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ savanah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฒะฐฬะฝะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ savanna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sabana

Word origin

The word 'savannah' originated from the Taino word 'zabana' which means an open field. It was later adopted into Spanish as 'sabana' and eventually made its way into English as 'savannah'. The term is commonly used to describe the grassy plains found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Africa.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,639, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.