Definition: Antelope is a plural noun that means "wild and solitary animals." It refers to a group of large, slow-moving mammals such as deer and wild sheep. The term often comes from Greek roots meaning "of the wild," so antelopes are not domesticated animals. They are native to Africa, but they can be found in parts of Asia and Europe. Antelope's habitat includes grassy plains, arid savannas, mountainsides, and deserts.