peninsular

Meanings

• noun

  A narrow strip of land that forms a projecting part of a larger landmass, usually into a body of water.

  - "The Istanbul Strait connects the Sea of Marmara to the Bosphorus, creating a peninsular link between Europe and Asia."
  - "The Yucatan Peninsula is located in the southeastern part of North America and is known for its rich Mayan heritage."

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Rhymes

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penultimate , penance , penitence

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Variants

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peninsula , peninsular , peninsulas , Peninsular Malaysia

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'paeninsula,' meaning 'almost an island,' derived from 'paene,' meaning 'almost,' and 'insula,' meaning 'island'.

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Trivia

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1. The Arabian Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the world, with a total area of approximately 2.2 million square kilometers.

2. The Malay Peninsula is home to some of the oldest rainforests on Earth and is a biodiversity hotspot.

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Related Concepts

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1. isthmus: An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, often forming a peninsula. The Isthmus of Panama, for example, connects North and South America.

2. headland: A headland is a projecting piece of land, often forming a peninsula or a point along a coastline.

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Culture

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The term 'peninsular' is often used to describe geographical features, most notably those that create strategic or symbolic divisions between landmasses. The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa, making the Iberian Peninsula a significant historical and cultural crossroads.

How to Memorize "peninsular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, narrow piece of land jutting out into a body of water, separating two larger landmasses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'peninsular' with 'isthmus' or 'headland' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that a peninsular is 'almost an island'.

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