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

Huw Jones, who has been part of the Central Beacons team for four decades, said the area was like an "upside down mountain" for rescuers and a "remote, wilderness area".

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026

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

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

Giant glass walls separated a wilderness area from the walkways, which had glass floors over the water.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer