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wilding

/wɪldɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does wilding mean?

noun

The act of allowing land to return to a natural state, or the state of being untamed or uncultivated. This can also refer to the process of introducing non-native species into an ecosystem.

Example

"The park is undergoing a wilding process, allowing the land to return to its natural state."

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