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Meaning of steppe
The primary meaning of the word "steppe" refers to a vast, temperate grassland with few trees, typically found in Eurasia.
Etymology of steppe
The word "steppe" originates from the Russian word "степь" (step'), which is derived from the Old Russian word "степи" (stepi), meaning "open country" or "wilderness".
The term has been used in English since the 18th century to describe the vast grasslands of Eurasia, particularly in Russia and Ukraine.
Synonyms
prairie
savannah
grassland
plain
meadow
moor
heath
tundra
wilderness
range
pasture
field
downs
common
wasteland
pampas
veldt
shrubland
bushland
badlands
tableland
plateau
highland
lowland
terrain
landscape
countryside
wilds
open country
rolling hills
hills
dales
valleys
plains
flatlands
steppes
grasslands
moors
heaths
Definitions
- A vast, temperate grassland with few trees, typically found in Eurasia.
- * A type of biome characterized by a lack of trees and dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants.
Usage Examples
- The nomadic tribes roamed the steppe, herding their livestock and living in tents.
- * The steppe stretches as far as the eye can see, with rolling hills and few trees in sight.
- * The wildlife of the steppe includes a variety of grassland animals, such as antelopes and wolves.