unclaimedland
nounUK /ʌnˈkleɪmd lænd/
US /ʌnˈkleɪmd lænd/
Land that no one has said is theirs.
The explorers found a big piece of unclaimed land near the river.
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2. Land that a government has not yet given to any person or country.
The map showed unclaimed land between the two kingdoms.
3. Land that is empty and not used by anyone.
Behind the old factory was a patch of unclaimed land full of weeds.
4. Land that no one has taken care of or looked after.
The unclaimed land at the edge of town became a small park.