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Meaning of Landscape
The primary meaning of the word "landscape" refers to the visible features of an area of land, including physical elements such as landforms, water bodies, and vegetation.
Definitions
- The visible features of an area of land, including physical elements such as landforms, water bodies, and vegetation
- * A picture representing a view of natural scenery
- * A person's area of work or the section of a particular field in which they are involved
Etymology of Landscape
The word "landscape" originated in the 16th century from the Dutch word "landschap," which is a combination of "land" (meaning "land" or "country") and "schap" (meaning "ship" or "condition")
Historically, the term was used to describe a painting or picture of natural scenery
Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the physical features of an area of land and a person's area of work or field of involvement
Example Uses
- The landscape of the countryside was dominated by rolling hills and green pastures
- * The company's landscape has changed significantly since the new CEO took over
- * The artist's use of color and light captured the landscape of the mountain range perfectly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
cityscape
townscape
urbanization
industrialization
construction
development
destruction
deforestation
pollution
degradation
barrenness
desolation
emptiness
isolation
confinement
indoors
interior
building
structure
monument
architecture