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Meaning of island tameness | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An evolutionary trait found with island-dwelling animals, which when isolated on islands evolve the loss of timidity in the face of the unknown or predators.

uncountable

Examples

“The Anacapa deer mouse was a Channel Islands native, a Dumbo-eared, doe-eyed mouse with an endearing touch⟳ of island tameness.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

island tarweed island time island universe Islandbridge Islandeady Islander

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