low-lying

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low-lying

/ˈləʊˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/

adjective lower-lying · lowest-lying · lowlying

Lower than nearby areas. Coastal defences were breached at many places from the Humber right round to the outskirts of London, and the inundation of low-lying lands caused damage on a scale unequalled within living memory.
Opposite: high-lying
Located or situated below or near a sea level. low-lying islands
idiomatic Of a person, lying low; concealed; hidden.

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adj referring to places that are lower than nearby areas

中文	低窪 /低洼 dīwā
Русский	низкорасполо́женный nizkoraspolóžennyj, уни́женный unížennyj

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@misc{low_lying_2026,
  title = {low-lying},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/low-lying},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}