Land
/lænd/noun
The solid part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.
Did you know?The word 'Land' is related to the concept of 'to endure' and 'to be firm,' reflecting humanity's deep connection to the earth beneath our feet.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lendh-
“to be firm, to be solid”
Old English
OE
land
“the earth, ground, an area of land”
Old High German
OHG
land
“land, territory, ground”
Middle English
ME
land
“region, territory, ground, soil”
Modern English
English
land
“solid surface of the Earth, distinct from water”