The landscape
Example: The landscape reflects broader environmental dynamics
Definition
"The landscape" refers to the visible features of an area of land, including physical elements like hills, rivers, and vegetation, as well as human-made structures. It often reflects the natural environment and how humans interact with it.
Etymology
The term "landscape" originates from the Dutch word 'landschap,' which means 'a region or tract of land.' It was adopted into English in the 16th century, initially used to describe paintings depicting natural scenery before expanding to the real physical environment.
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"The landscape" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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