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Eyre Peninsula

Eyre Peninsula

6.2
A large area of land in South Australia that sticks out into the sea
  • proper noun
translation icon : Península Eyre
  • The Eyre Peninsula is famous for its beautiful coastline and fresh seafood.

Examples

  • Many tourists explore the Eyre Peninsula for its unique landscapes and wildlife.

  • She spent her holiday driving around the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.

  • The Eyre Peninsula is known for its stunning coastal scenery.

  • Have you ever visited the Eyre Peninsula?

  • Many tourists explore the Eyre Peninsula for its unique landscapes and wildlife.

  • She spent her holiday driving around the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.

  • The Eyre Peninsula is famous for its beautiful coastline and fresh seafood.

Surface Forms

Eyre Peninsula main

Morphology

Eyre + peninsula

This is a compositional place-name formed from the proper name 'Eyre' plus the geographic noun 'peninsula', so a learner who knows both constituents will understand it denotes a peninsula called Eyre. They may not know its precise location or etymology, but the basic meaning (a peninsula named Eyre) is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Eyre Peninsula was named after the explorer Edward John Eyre, who travelled along parts of southern Australia in the 1800s. That's why the name now refers to that large area of coast and land.