Flatland
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflatlənd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flatland is a noun meaning Synonym of plain (“land of relatively constant altitude”).
Meaning
Synonym of plain (“land of relatively constant altitude”).
More Meanings
- (Ireland, colloquial) An urban region with many flats or apartments to rent.
Example Sentences
Back then, at eighteen, in her humble bed-sit, in Dublin's 'flatland', she was lonely.
After crossing the flatlands Lincoln, with its magnificent hilltop cathedral, comes into view before we pull into the station, with its lovely Tudor revival-style buildings.
Word Forms
- flatlands
Synonyms for flatland
Depending on context, synonyms include plain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plain, level, planate, tableland, altiplane, ground.
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