🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

건조한 땅

Pronunciation / Transliteration: geonjohan ttang

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Dryland/ˈdraɪ.lænd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"건조한 땅에서 농업은 어려운 도전입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Land that is not covered by water and is typically characterized by a lack of moisture.

    "The dryland regions of the southwest are known for their unique ecosystems."
  2. 2

    A term used in agriculture to refer to land that relies on rainfall for moisture rather than irrigation.

    "Farmers in dryland areas often use drought-resistant crops to sustain their yields."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'dryland' combines the Old English 'dryge', meaning 'dry', and 'land', which has Germanic roots. Historically, it referred to land that is not covered by water, evolving to describe arid regions or areas with limited moisture.

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