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Meaning of deforested area
A deforested area refers to a region where forests have been cleared or removed, often as a result of human activities such as logging, agriculture, or urbanization.
Etymology of deforested area
The word "deforested" is derived from the prefix "de-" meaning "removal" and "forest" which comes from the Old French word "forest" meaning "woodland" or "forest".
The term "deforested area" has been used since the mid-20th century to describe the clearing of forests, often with negative connotations due to the environmental impacts of deforestation.
Synonyms
barren land
wasteland
cleared land
treeless area
wooded area
woodland
forest
woodland area
wooded region
timberland
woodland landscape
cleared forest
denuded area
treeless region
barren region
desolate area
devastated land
ravaged land
destroyed forest
cleared woodland
wooded terrain
forested land
afforested area
reforested land
woodland ecosystem
forest ecosystem
treeless terrain
denuded landscape
devastated terrain
ravaged landscape
barren terrain
desolate landscape
cleared woodland area
wooded landscape
forest landscape
Definitions
- A deforested area is a region that has been cleared of its forests, usually as a result of deliberate human action.
- * It can also refer to an area where the forest has been destroyed or degraded due to natural causes such as wildfires or diseases.
Usage Examples
- The deforested area was once a thriving ecosystem, but now it's a barren wasteland.
- * The government has implemented policies to restore the deforested area and promote reforestation.
- * The deforested area has become a major concern for environmentalists, who are working to raise awareness about the importance of preserving forests.
Antonyms
afforested area
reforested land
forested land
wooded area
timberland
woodland
forest
jungle
rainforest
woodland area
wooded region
timberland
forest ecosystem
woodland ecosystem
tree-covered area
wooded landscape
forest landscape
wooded terrain
tree-covered terrain
forested terrain
wooded region
afforested land
reforested area