landlocked

English

/ˈlændlɑkt/, /ˈlændlɒkt/

adj
Definitions
  • (of a country, geographical region, etc.) Surrounded by land (having no borders with the sea).
  • Living in freshwater, such as landlocked salmon.
  • (US) Surrounded by other property and having no access to a public road.

Etymology

Compound from English land (real estate, urine) + English locked.

Origin

English

locked

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