ˈɡeɪt lɪs

Definitions

1. adjective

Having no gate or being without gates.

“The castle stood gateless, with its entrance wide open to anyone who dared to enter.”

2. adjective

Lacking a gate or gates, typically as a result of neglect or abandonment.

“The old mansion had stood gateless for decades, a testament to the decline of the family who once lived there.”

3. noun

A place, especially a city or town, without gates or other barriers.

“The gateless city was a symbol of freedom and openness to the world.”