Definition

A large area of land that is used for grazing animals, especially livestock like cattle and sheep.

Example

The rancher took his cattle to the rangeland for grazing during the summer months.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that rangeland near the mountains?

Yeah, it's beautiful out there with all the open space.

I love how the rangeland looks during sunset.

Absolutely! The colors are just stunning.

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Root Explanation

Rangeland is formed from "range" (from Middle English "raunge", meaning to arrange or to roam) and "land" (from Old English "land", meaning ground or soil). The word refers to land that is used for grazing livestock, emphasizing the idea of roaming or arranging animals over a specific area.

Memory Tip

Think of 'range' as the area where animals can 'roam' freely, and 'land' as the ground they graze on. This helps you remember that rangeland is land used for grazing.

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