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Semidesert

Definition: A semidesert is an area that receives very little rainfall and has sparse vegetation, but is not completely devoid of life like a true desert.

Noun

Sense 1: A geographical region with limited rainfall and vegetation.

Example Sentence: The Mojave Desert in California is classified as a semidesert due to its low precipitation levels.

Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of a semidesert.

Example Sentence: The camel is a well-suited animal for semidesert environments due to its ability to survive with limited water resources.

Verb

Sense 1: To transform an area into a semidesert through human activities such as deforestation or overgrazing.

Example Sentence: The relentless expansion of agriculture has semi-deserted large portions of once lush forests.

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