Wetland: meaning, definitions and examples

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wetland

[ ˈwɛtˌlænd ]

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natural habitat

A wetland is an area of land that is covered with shallow water or has waterlogged soil for most of the year. Wetlands are important habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, providing breeding grounds, shelter, and food sources. They also play a crucial role in flood control and water purification.

Synonyms

bog, marsh, swamp

Examples of usage

Wetlands are home to a diverse range of species, including frogs, ducks, and cattails.
The wetland ecosystem is fragile and can be easily disrupted by human activity.

Translations

Translations of the word "wetland" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pântano

🇮🇳 आर्द्रभूमि (aardrabhumi)

🇩🇪 Feuchtgebiet

🇮🇩 lahan basah

🇺🇦 водно-болотне угіддя

🇵🇱 mokradło

🇯🇵 湿地 (shitchi)

🇫🇷 zone humide

🇪🇸 humedal

🇹🇷 sulak alan

🇰🇷 습지 (seupji)

🇸🇦 أراضٍ رطبة (arāḍīn raṭba)

🇨🇿 mokřad

🇸🇰 mokraď

🇨🇳 湿地 (shīdì)

🇸🇮 mokrišče

🇮🇸 votlendi

🇰🇿 батпақты жер

🇬🇪 ჭაობი (ch'aobi)

🇦🇿 bataqlıq ərazisi

🇲🇽 humedal

Word origin

The term 'wetland' originated in the mid-19th century from the combination of 'wet' and 'land'. Wetlands have been recognized for their ecological importance and have been the subject of conservation efforts to protect these valuable habitats.