Unfenced: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfenced

 

[ ʌnˈfɛnst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

spatial description

Unfenced refers to an area that is not enclosed or surrounded by a fence. This term is often used to describe properties, fields, or land that lacks physical barriers, allowing for free movement of animals or people.

Synonyms

bare, open, unbounded, unprotected.

Examples of usage

  • The cattle roamed freely on the unfenced pasture.
  • Children played on the unfenced playground without supervision.
  • The unfenced area was a natural habitat for various wildlife.
  • We decided to camp in the unfenced open field.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfenced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem cerca

🇮🇳 बिना बाड़

🇩🇪 ungezäunt

🇮🇩 tanpa pagar

🇺🇦 без огорожі

🇵🇱 bez ogrodzenia

🇯🇵 フェンスなし

🇫🇷 sans clôture

🇪🇸 sin valla

🇹🇷 çitetsiz

🇰🇷 울타리 없는

🇸🇦 بدون سياج

🇨🇿 neuzavřený

🇸🇰 neuzavretý

🇨🇳 没有围栏

🇸🇮 brez ograje

🇮🇸 án girðingar

🇰🇿 қоршаусыз

🇬🇪 ბარიერის გარეშე

🇦🇿 təhlükəsizlik çəpəri olmadan

🇲🇽 sin cerca

Etymology

The word 'unfenced' is a compound term derived from the prefix 'un-', indicating negation or the absence of something, and the word 'fenced', which comes from the Old French term 'defens' and later evolved into 'fence', referring to a structure that encloses an area. 'Fence' itself dates back to the late Middle Ages, originally denoting a defensive barrier. In the modern context, 'unfenced' contrasts such barriers and signifies openness or lack of containment. The usage of the term has grown as societies deal with natural spaces, property developments, and the movement of urban versus rural landscapes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,259 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.