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LANDSK-ayp/ˈlændskeɪp/

A landscape is the look of an area of land, or a general situation: the political landscape. Scenery is a close twin for views; countryside is the rural area. Landscape can also mean a picture of land. Planning: a viaduct changed the landscape.

Meaning

The appearance of an area of land; also the general situation (the political landscape).

Examples

• “The viaduct changed the landscape above the valley.”
• “The political landscape shifted after the by-election, which is the situation sense.”

Good to know

the landscape; a landscape painting. Situation: the political / media landscape. Close (views): scenery. Planning inquiries / essays.

Near in meaning

scenery

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