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Balkans

Balkans

4.1
A mountain range across central Bulgaria popular for hiking
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔlkənz/
translation icon : Montes Balcanes
  • The scenic views from the Balkans attract thousands of tourists each year.

Examples

  • The Balkans run across Bulgaria, forming one of the country's most prominent natural features.

  • Mountains in the Balkans are popular destinations for hiking and sightseeing.

  • Several rivers rise in the Balkans before flowing to the surrounding plains.

  • The Balkans stretch across Bulgaria.

  • The Balkans extend through the Balkan Peninsula.

  • Many hiking trails wind through the Balkans, offering breathtaking landscapes.

  • The Balkans are known for their rich biodiversity, with many unique species found in the region.

Synonyms

Balkan Mountain Range
vsBalkans
5.4

A long group of mountains in Bulgaria that runs from Serbia to the Black Sea

is the same range but described more generally across central peninsula
Balkan Mountains
vsBalkans
4.7

A mountain range in Bulgaria running from eastern Serbia to the Black Sea

is the same range but emphasizes its central location in the peninsula

Surface Forms

Balkans singular
Balkans plural

Morphology

Balkans = Balkan (transparent) = Balkan + s

Regular plural formation from the proper noun 'Balkan' is morphologically transparent (plural marker), though the geographic meaning is lexical rather than compositional.

Etymology

Balkans comes from the Turkish word balkan, which meant 'wooded mountain' or a chain of mountains, so it is a natural name for the long mountain range that runs across Bulgaria.