The Australian Bush
Like the term “forest” in the United States, Australia has vast expanses of uninhabited wilderness. Australians commonly refer to these areas as “the bush,” which generally denotes regions with trees and plant life. While it typically applies to vegetated areas rather than deserts, the term can encompass any uninhabited region.
Interestingly, the origin of the word “bush” in the Australian context is believed to be connected to the Dutch term for forest, “bosch.” European immigrants, particularly those from South Africa, brought the term with them to Australia, and it gradually became established in the local vocabulary.
