wilderness area
noun
a region whose natural growth is protected by legislation and whose recreational and industrial use is restricted.
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Origin of wilderness area
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Words nearby wilderness area
wildean, wildebeest, wilder, wilder, thornton, wilderness, wilderness area, wilderness road, wildfire, wildflower, wildfowl, wilding
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