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savanna

/səˈvænə/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a large, flat area of land with grass and few trees, often in Africa.

When to Use

📚Academic Writing✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

Lions and elephants live on the African savanna.

The savanna looks beautiful at sunset.

Full Definition

A tropical grassland with scattered trees

Related Words

Synonyms:
grasslandprairie
Antonyms:
forestjungle
Word Family:
savannas

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