polderland

ˈpɒldərlænd

Definitions

1. noun

Land reclaimed from the sea or a lake, especially in the Netherlands, by constructing dikes and pumps.

“The tourists visited the picturesque polderland and marveled at the engineering feats of the Dutch.”

Synonyms

  • polder
  • reclaimed land

Antonyms

  • marsh
  • swamp