landlocked
UK: ˈlændlɒkt | US: ˈlændlɑːkt
adj. completely surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea
adj. (of a country or region) lacking a coastline
The word "landlocked" combines "land" (Old English land, meaning "ground" or "territory") with "locked" (Old English locian, meaning "to fasten or enclose"). The suffix "-ed" turns it into an adjective. The term metaphorically suggests a place "locked" away from the sea by surrounding land, first recorded in the 17th century to describe inland territories.
Switzerland is a famous landlocked country in Europe.
The landlocked region struggled to develop maritime trade.
Mongolia's landlocked geography influences its economy.
Many landlocked nations rely on neighboring countries for port access.
The lake is landlocked, with no rivers flowing in or out.