savanna-dwelling
|sa/van/na-dwell/ing|
B2
/səˈvænə ˈdwɛlɪŋ/
living in a savanna
Etymology
Etymology Information
'savanna-dwelling' originates from the English word 'savanna,' which comes from the Spanish 'sabana,' meaning 'treeless plain,' and 'dwelling,' from Old English 'dwellan,' meaning 'to lead astray or hinder.'
Historical Evolution
'savanna' was borrowed from Spanish 'sabana,' and 'dwelling' evolved from Old English 'dwellan' to the modern English 'dwell.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dwelling' meant 'to lead astray,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to reside or live in.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
living in or inhabiting a savanna.
The savanna-dwelling animals have adapted to the dry climate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 19:44