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Definition of heathland

heathland

/ˈhiːθ.lænd/
heath · land
Plural:heathlands
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heathland Lexical Profile

heathland Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An open, uncultivated habitat or shrubland biome characterized by free-draining, infertile, and acidic soils dominated by low-growing woody shrubs such as heather and gorse, occurring widely across western Europe, Australia, and South Africa.

Example

"Conservationists are working to restore the coastal heathland to protect native ground-nesting birds and reptiles."

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• Nearby Words

heathenism
heather
heathered
heathland
heathwren
heating
heatless

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heathland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heathland
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