wilderness area

American  

noun

1. a region whose natural growth is protected by legislation and whose recreational and industrial use is restricted.

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Etymology

Origin of wilderness area

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

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wilderness area

However, until now, studies assessing the beneficial effects of prescribed and low-intensity fires have been limited to relatively small areas, such as a single wilderness area or watershed.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2023

Days later, National Guard troops assigned to assist the Border Patrol were using a scope to keep tabs on the wilderness area and they spotted an armed person climb over the border fence.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 26, 2023

The Everglades contain the largest subtropical wilderness area in the US as well as the largest mangrove ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2023

He also called it an equity issue, as any other overnight visitor in a designated wilderness area has to get a backcountry permit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2023

When we reached the Frog Level camp, he nodded toward the dirt road, which led down through the wilderness area that was called Big Branch.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam