n. 1. A mental or psychological scene or area of the imagination: "mindscapes, in which memories from an American childhood mingle with those from the fantasy world of the films" (Grace Glueck). 2. A representation of such a scene or area, as in a work of art. [MIND + (LAND)SCAPE.] |
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