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Gulf of Corinth

Gulf of Corinth

5.0
A narrow part of the sea between central Greece and the Peloponnese
  • proper noun
translation icon : Golfo de Corinto
  • The Gulf of Corinth separates the Peloponnesus from mainland Greece.

Examples

  • A bridge spans the narrowest point of the Gulf of Corinth, connecting the two regions.

  • Several towns along the Gulf of Corinth are popular destinations for tourists.

  • The Gulf of Corinth is known for its stunning scenery.

  • Have you ever visited the Gulf of Corinth?

  • The Gulf of Corinth is a beautiful body of water that attracts many sailors each summer.

  • Birdwatchers flock to the shores of the Gulf of Corinth to see migratory species in the spring.

  • Many historical sites are located near the Gulf of Corinth, making it a popular spot for educational tours.

Synonyms

Gulf of Lepanto
vsGulf of Corinth
8.6

A part of the Ionian Sea between central Greece and the Peloponnese

has identical meaning but is known by a different name

Surface Forms

Gulf of Corinth main

Morphology

gulf + of + Corinth

The phrase is a place name composed directly from 'gulf' (a coastal inlet) + 'of' + the place name 'Corinth', so its meaning—a gulf near Corinth—is directly derivable from the constituents. Place‑naming constructions like this are cross‑linguistically common and follow a standard English pattern, making it readily understandable to a B1 learner who knows the words.

Etymology

Gulf of Corinth comes from the old city of Corinth and the word gulf, which means a 'part of the sea that goes into the land'. So today Gulf of Corinth is the sea inlet between central Greece and the Peloponnesus.