Landdominated

Landdominated is a recently coined adjective used to describe systems, regions, or processes in which landmass or terrestrial resources exert the primary influence. It is not a standard term in established reference works and can carry varied meanings depending on context.

The term blends "land" and "dominated" and is usually encountered in scholarly discussions, policy debates, or speculative writing about geography, ecology, urban planning, or geopolitics.

In geography and climatology, landdominated can describe climate regimes or ecological dynamics largely controlled by land interactions—such as continental climates with strong seasonal contrasts and inland hydrology that is less influenced by the ocean. In political or economic geography, it can refer to regions where land-based activities—agriculture, mining, infrastructure—drive development more than maritime trade.

In urban planning, the term may indicate planning challenges shaped by topography, soil, and water supply rather than coastal access. Because the term lacks a fixed definition, its exact meaning depends on the discipline and the author.

See also: continentality, land-sea contrast, terrestrial, maritime.