Unreclaimed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unreclaimed
[ ˌənrɪˈkleɪmd ]
land
Not reclaimed or restored to a useful condition after mining or industrial activity.
Examples of usage
- The unreclaimed land was left barren and polluted.
- Years of mining left the area unreclaimed and unsuitable for agriculture.
Translations
Translations of the word "unreclaimed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não reclamado
🇮🇳 अप्राप्त
🇩🇪 nicht beansprucht
🇮🇩 tidak diklaim
🇺🇦 неотриманий
🇵🇱 nieodebrany
🇯🇵 未請求
🇫🇷 non réclamé
🇪🇸 no reclamado
🇹🇷 talep edilmemiş
🇰🇷 청구되지 않음
🇸🇦 غير مُطالب به
🇨🇿 nevyžádaný
🇸🇰 nevyžiadaný
🇨🇳 未认领
🇸🇮 neprevzet
🇮🇸 óinnheimt
🇰🇿 талап етілмеген
🇬🇪 მოუთხოვნელი
🇦🇿 iddia edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no reclamado
Etymology
The term 'unreclaimed' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word 'reclaimed' which means 'brought back to a useful state'. It is commonly used in the context of land that has not been restored to a productive condition after industrial or mining activities. The concept of reclaiming land has become increasingly important in environmental conservation efforts to minimize the impact of human activities on the natural environment.
See also: reclaimer, reclaiming, reclamation.