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grassland

pasture / prairie / savanna / steppe
Noun
pl: grasslands

This term describes an expansive landscape where grasses are the primary vegetation. It carries a connotation of openness and natural abundance, often evoking images of vast horizons and wild, untamed nature. In a biological context, it refers to a specific biome characterized by a lack of dense forest cover, which dictates the types of wildlife and livestock that can thrive there. It is used both for general geographic descriptions and specific ecological classifications.

Meanings

Noun

A large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing livestock.

"The cattle were moved to the lush grassland for the summer."

Noun

A biological community or ecosystem dominated by grasses rather than large shrubs or trees.

"The African savanna is a well-known type of tropical grassland."

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