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savanna

[suh-van-uh] / səˈvæn ə /
NOUN
flat grassland
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
plain savannah


Example Sentences

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"These centuries-old stories provide us a rare glimpse into the past, and that the past was a savanna past, not a forested past," Nerlekar said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

The research used forest inventory data from 2,700 plots across the country, ranging from cool moist forests to dry savanna.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Architect Paul R. Williams’ Guardian Angel Cathedral, which opened in the city in 1963, is cited as a design influence, as are the singular stocky trunk baobab trees of the African savanna.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Prof Hansen described the new results as "frightening", and warned of the possible "savannisation" of the rainforest, where old-growth tropical forests die back and permanently switch to savanna.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

The Beni’s current inhabitants still burn, although now it is mostly to maintain the savanna for cattle.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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