flatland
|flat/land|
B2
/ˈflætˌlænd/
flat area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flatland' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'flæt' meaning 'flat' and 'land' meaning 'land'.
Historical Evolution
'flæt' and 'land' combined in Old English to form 'flatland', which has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a flat area of land', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/20 07:06