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Alaska Peninsula

Alaska Peninsula

4.0
A long narrow piece of land in southwest Alaska that reaches toward the Aleutian Islands
  • proper noun
  • /əˈlæskə pəˈnɪnslə/
translation icon : península de Alaska
  • The Alaska Peninsula is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Examples

  • The major group is located just north of Unimak Island near the end of the Alaska Peninsula.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Fishing is a popular activity along the shores of the Alaska Peninsula.

  • Many migratory birds stop at the Alaska Peninsula during their long journeys.

Surface Forms

Alaska Peninsula main

Morphology

Alaska + peninsula

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Alaska' specifies the location and 'peninsula' names the landform, so the phrase denotes a peninsula in Alaska. This place-name construction is a transparent, cross-linguistically common combination that a B1 learner who knows both words can readily understand.

Etymology

Alaska Peninsula comes from Alaska, an Aleut word meaning 'mainland' or 'great land'. The name simply describes a long strip of that mainland, a peninsula that sticks out toward the Aleutian Islands, so the name tells you what the place is today.