Terra nullius is a Latin term that refers to "nobody's land" or unoccupied geography. When discussing territorial sovereignty, the term has been used in relation to land claimed by settlers without permission or in cases where the inhabitants have been displaced or removed. Some synonyms for terra nullius include "vacant land", "unclaimed territory", and "no man's land." These terms emphasize the idea of ownership and the absence of any rightful claim. Other terms that can be used interchangeably with terra nullius include "wasteland," "wilderness," and "barren terrain." While there are a variety of ways to describe unoccupied or uninhabited land, the term terra nullius has particular legal implications in certain contexts.