land-dwelling
|land-dwell-ing|
B2
/ˈlænd ˌdwɛlɪŋ/
living on land
Etymology
Etymology Information
'land-dwelling' originates from the combination of 'land' and 'dwell,' where 'land' refers to the solid surface of the earth and 'dwell' means 'to live or reside.'
Historical Evolution
'land-dwelling' evolved from the Old English word 'dwellan,' meaning 'to lead astray' or 'hinder,' and eventually became associated with residing or living in a place.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dwell' meant 'to lead astray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to live or reside.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
living primarily or exclusively on land rather than in water or air.
The tortoise is a land-dwelling creature.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 12:21