land-based

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈlændˌbeɪst

Definition

Located or operating on solid ground rather than at sea or in the air.

Examples

• The military shifted its strategy from carrier-led strikes to land-based missile systems.

• Most land-based casinos have strict regulations regarding their operating hours.

• They are developing land-based wind turbines that are cheaper to maintain than offshore models.

Synonyms of land-based

Words with a similar meaning to land-based:

• terrestrial
• ground-based
• inland
• continental

Antonyms of land-based

Words with the opposite meaning to land-based:

• offshore
• seaborne
• airborne

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