wilderness (EN)

noun

noun “wilderness”

1. a natural area that is not cultivated or developed, where wild animals and plants live
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   After days of hiking, they set up camp in the heart of the wilderness, surrounded by nothing but trees and the sounds of nature.
2. an area that is neglected and not maintained by people
   The abandoned factory quickly turned into a wilderness.
3. a confusing or disordered multitude of objects or elements
   Her desk was a wilderness of papers, books, and random office supplies, making it impossible to find anything.
4. a state of being ignored, overlooked, or not in a position of power, especially in politics
   After losing the election, the former mayor spent years in the wilderness, away from any significant political influence.