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lands

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫændz// UK //lˈændz// lands

n. areas of ground or countries. You often use this plural form when talking about large areas of property or different regions of the world.

n. territories, regions, or large areas of ground, often under a single ownership or distinct political control. Frequently used in plural form to emphasize vastness or variety of geography.


SIMPLE

The king ruled over many distant lands.

CONTEXTUAL

The explorer spent decades traveling through foreign lands to document rare plant species.

COMPLEX

The family estate encompasses vast lands that stretch from the coastal cliffs to the edge of the northern forest, including several protected wetlands.

Synonyms
Usage

In the plural form, it often carries a literary or formal tone when referring to countries or territories.

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