jun·gle 
/ˈʤʌŋgəl/ noun
plural jun·gles /ˈʤʌŋgəl/ noun [count] 1 : a tropical forest where plants and trees grow very thickly
▪ a dense jungle ▪ jungle wildlife 2 : a harsh or dangerous place or situation in which people struggle for survival or success
▪ the asphalt/concrete/urban jungle [=the city] ▪ life in the corporate jungle ▪ It's hard to succeed in the business world. It's a jungle out there. 3 : a confusing or complex mixture of things
▪ a jungle of alleys ▪ a jungle of environmental laws
▪ a dense jungle ▪ jungle wildlife
▪ the asphalt/concrete/urban jungle [=the city] ▪ life in the corporate jungle ▪ It's hard to succeed in the business world. It's a jungle out there.
▪ a jungle of alleys ▪ a jungle of environmental laws
the law of the jungle — see law
