Swampland: meaning, definitions and examples
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swampland
[ ˈswampˌland ]
ecology
An area of low-lying, uncultivated land with waterlogged soil, often covered with water and dense vegetation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The swampland was teeming with wildlife.
- The researchers trekked through the swampland to study the unique ecosystem.
Translations
Translations of the word "swampland" in other languages:
🇵🇹 terreno pantanoso
🇮🇳 दलदली भूमि
🇩🇪 Sumpfland
🇮🇩 tanah rawa
🇺🇦 болотиста місцевість
🇵🇱 teren bagienny
🇯🇵 湿地帯 (しっちたい)
🇫🇷 terres marécageuses
🇪🇸 terreno pantanoso
🇹🇷 bataklık alan
🇰🇷 습지
🇸🇦 أرض مستنقعية
🇨🇿 bažinatá oblast
🇸🇰 močaristá oblasť
🇨🇳 沼泽地 (zhǎozé dì)
🇸🇮 močvirnato območje
🇮🇸 mýrlendi
🇰🇿 батпақты жер
🇬🇪 ჭაობიანი მიწა
🇦🇿 bataqlıq ərazi
🇲🇽 terreno pantanoso
Etymology
The word 'swampland' originated from the combination of 'swamp' and 'land'. Swamps have been part of Earth's ecosystems for millions of years, providing habitats for diverse flora and fauna. Swamplands play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and regulating water flow in wetland ecosystems.