vineland

/vaɪˈnɛlænd/

Definitions

1. noun

A region in North America, particularly the New World, associated with the idea of a promised land or utopia, especially as envisioned by European colonizers during the Middle Ages.

“The Vineland of the Viking sagas has captivated historians and scholars for centuries with its tales of exploration and settlement.”

2. proper noun

A historical region in North America, specifically in what is now southern New Jersey, established by Viking explorer Leif Erikson in the 11th century.

“The Vineland National Park in Canada preserves the archaeological sites and historical significance of the original Viking settlement.”

Synonyms

  • paradise
  • utopia

Antonyms

  • desert
  • wasteland