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wasteland

noun

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Meaning

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A desolate, barren, or devastated area.

Example Sentence

After the war, the once-fertile valley was reduced to a desolate wasteland.

Usage Note

Describes areas that are unproductive, destroyed, or neglected, often due to conflict, environmental disaster, or poor management, highlighting a lack of life or resources.