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barrens Definition and Meaning in English (barrens definition)

noun
Synonyms:wastelandwildernessdesolate land
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Barrens definition: A tract of barren land, typically characterized by poor soil, sparse vegetation, and an inability to support significant agriculture or wildlife.

Definitions of Barrens

  1. 1noun

    A tract of barren land, typically characterized by poor soil, sparse vegetation, and an inability to support significant agriculture or wildlife.

Example Sentences

“The explorers ventured into the vast barrens, hoping to find new resources.”

“Life was harsh in the barrens, with little water and scarce food.”

Synonyms

wastelandwildernessdesolate land

Antonyms

fertile landproductive landfarmland

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nounbarrenness
adjectivebarren

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Barrens definition: A tract of barren land, typically characterized by poor soil, sparse vegetation, and an inability to support significant agriculture or wildlife.
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'Barrens' translates to 'barrens' in English. Barrens definition: A tract of barren land, typically characterized by poor soil, sparse vegetation, and an inability to support significant agriculture or wildlife.
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