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landlocked

/lændlɒkt/ adjective · British & US
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What does landlocked mean?

adjective

Having no direct access to the sea; surrounded by land. A country or region that is landlocked is one that does not have a coastline or direct access to the ocean.

Example

"Switzerland is a landlocked country, bordered by several European countries."

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