Definitions

1. verb

to make or become like a forest or wilderness, or to cover or obscure with foliage

“The overgrown garden has begun to sylvanize, making it difficult to navigate.”

2. verb

to convert a place into a forest or woodland by planting trees or shrubs

“The new park will sylvanize the barren wasteland, creating a peaceful oasis.”

3. noun

the process of covering or obscuring a place with foliage

“The rapid sylvanization of the city has led to increased urban decay.”

4. noun

a place or area that is becoming or has become a forest or wilderness

“The abandoned lot has become a sylvanization of nature, teeming with wildlife.”