Eurasian Steppe

proper noun

Meaning

The massive belt of temperate grassland that spans across the interior of Eurasia.

Examples

  • The Eurasian steppe provided the perfect terrain for the rapid movement of nomadic horse archers.
  • Climate change and overgrazing are currently threatening the delicate ecological balance of the Eurasian steppe.

Synonyms: grassland, prairie, savanna, pampas