Definition of "rangeland" [rangeland]

• An expanse of land suitable for livestock to wander and graze on. (noun)

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• "The lark is adapted to Ethiopia's "rangeland" - the savannah of native grasses that traditionally covered large parts of east Africa, but is now rapidly disappearing."
• "The degradation of Ethiopia's grassy "rangeland" has brought Sidamo lark numbers to a critical level, experts say - without action, it could soon be Africa's first recorded bird extinction"
• "But Rep. Cynthia M. Lummis R-Wyo. rose in opposition, saying the horses overpopulate many areas of her state and damage the rangeland."