Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polder
Noun
/ˈpoʊldər/
Definition
A polder is a low-lying tract of land that has been reclaimed from a body of water, such as a sea or lake, and is protected by dikes.
Examples
- The farmers in the polder cultivate various crops due to the fertile drained land.
- Many polders in the Netherlands are crucial for water management and flood prevention.
Meaning
Polders are primarily found in the Netherlands and are created by constructing dikes around a section of land and then draining the water from it.
Synonyms
- Land reclamation area
- Reclaimed land
