natural enclosure
- noun
- The herd of deer rested safely within the natural enclosure formed by the river and the steep cliffs.
Examples
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The garden was bordered by rocks and trees, creating a peaceful natural enclosure.
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They discovered a small natural enclosure in the forest, perfect for a campsite.
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The valley formed a beautiful natural enclosure.
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Many animals thrive in this natural enclosure.
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The wildlife photographer captured stunning images of a herd of deer grazing in a natural enclosure surrounded by tall trees.
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The park features a large natural enclosure where visitors can observe various native birds in their natural habitat.
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The natural enclosure formed by the surrounding hills provided a safe space for the animals to roam freely.
Synonyms
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An area surrounded by a fence, wall, or natural feature
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Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'natural' (not artificial) with 'enclosure' (an enclosed space); a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it denotes an area enclosed by natural features. This modifier–noun composition is a straightforward, compositional pattern found across languages and is not idiomatic or metaphorical.
Etymology
The phrase natural enclosure gives a clear image: natural parts like hills, trees, or rocks make an enclosure, a wall, around a small area, like a room in nature. So a natural enclosure is a piece of land that is 'surrounded' or 'closed off' by these natural parts.