landlocked
Definition
Adjective 1. Completely or almost completely surrounded by land: Describes a country, region, or body of water that has no direct access to an ocean or sea.
Usage
The adjective "landlocked" is used to describe a geographical area, most commonly a country, that is entirely enclosed by land, with no coastline. It can also describe lakes or seas that are surrounded by land.
Examples
- Describing a country:
- Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America.
- The trade routes were challenging for the landlocked nation.
- Describing a body of water:
- The Caspian Sea is the world's largest landlocked body of water.
Advanced Usage
- "double landlocked": Refers to a landlocked country that is also surrounded only by other landlocked countries. This means one must cross at least two national borders to reach a coastline.
- Uzbekistan is one of only two double-landlocked countries in the world.
Variants and Related Words
- Landlock (verb, rare): To make a country or area landlocked.
- Historical changes in borders can landlock a once-coastal region.
Synonyms
- Inland: Located away from the coast. (Note: "Inland" is more general, while "landlocked" specifically implies being surrounded.)
- Enclosed by land: A descriptive phrase with a similar meaning.
Antonyms
- Coastal: Having a coastline.
- Maritime: Connected to or bordering the sea.
Adjective
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surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
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a landlocked country
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