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Definition of wilds

wilds

/ˈwaɪldz/
wilds
Adverb:wildly
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Plural:wilds
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Adjective:wild
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wilds Lexical Profile

wilds Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A natural, uncultivated, and uninhabited region or area that is remote from human settlement (usually preceded by 'the').

Example

"The documentary crew spent three months filming wildlife in the remote wilds of northern Canada."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to a remote or uncultivated region, this noun is almost exclusively used in the plural form preceded by 'the' and followed by 'of' (e.g., 'the wilds of Alaska').

• Nearby Words

wildly
wildman
wildness
wilds
wildwood
wile
wilhelm

Word Origin & Etymology

From the substantivized use of the Old English adjective 'wilde', meaning in a natural state or uncultivated, from Proto-Germanic '*wildijaz'.

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