in the wilds of (some place)



in the wilds of (some place)

In an area of a place that is especially remote and in which it is difficult or dangerous to live. It was only after my summer abroad in the wilds of Cambodia that I came to truly appreciate the modern comforts that I'm used to.
See also: of, wild

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Teuta-Albanian
Muireann-Irish
Jonas (2)YO-nahs (German), JO-nəs (English)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch, Biblical
Shihab-Arabic
Simisola-Western African, Yoruba
Willifrid-Ancient Germanic