Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

landlocked

Adjective

/ˈlændˌlɒkt/

Definition

A geographical term describing a country or region that is entirely surrounded by land and has no access to the ocean.

Examples

Switzerland is a famous landlocked country in Europe.
The lack of coastlines for landlocked nations can impact their economies.
Being landlocked, the country relies heavily on its neighbors for access to port facilities.

Meaning

Being landlocked means that the area does not have any coastlines or seaports, making it impossible for maritime trade or direct access to oceanic resources.