This is the 4358th most frequent Turkish word.
yaban
"Yaban" means "wild" or "foreign" in English.
In this sentence, 'yaban' is used as an adjective meaning 'wild' to describe nature or wildlife.
Şehirden uzakta, yaban hayatı burada çok çeşitlidir.
Away from the city, the wildlife here is very diverse.
Here, 'yaban' metaphorically describes a person living away from society, equating their lifestyle to someone who is wild or untamed.
O, insanlardan uzak durmayı sever; gerçekten bir yaban gibi yaşıyor.
He likes to stay away from people; he truly lives like a recluse.
In this instance, 'yaban' emphasizes a distinct, untamed or non-ordinary character of the aroma associated with natural or exotic tastes.