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Isthmus of Kra

Isthmus of Kra

9.2
A narrow strip of land in southern Thailand linking the Malay Peninsula to mainland Asia
  • proper noun
translation icon : Istmo de Kra
  • Efforts to build a canal across the Isthmus of Kra have been proposed for centuries.

Examples

  • Several trade routes pass through the narrow Isthmus of Kra in southern Thailand.

  • The Isthmus of Kra has long been considered a potential site for a canal connecting the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea.

  • The Isthmus of Kra connects Thailand to the Malay Peninsula.

  • Many tourists visit the Isthmus of Kra for its beautiful scenery.

  • The planned canal through the Isthmus of Kra will significantly reduce shipping times between Asia and Europe.

  • Tourists often visit the Isthmus of Kra to explore its unique biodiversity and scenic landscapes.

  • Geologists study the Isthmus of Kra to understand the geological processes that shaped southern Thailand.

Synonyms

Kra Isthmus
vsIsthmus of Kra
9.1

A narrow strip of land in southern Thailand that connects the Malay Peninsula to the Asian mainland

has identical meaning but places the place name before the noun

Surface Forms

Isthmus of Kra main

Morphology

isthmus + of + Kra

The noun 'isthmus' (narrow land bridge) combined with the preposition 'of' and the place name 'Kra' yields a straightforward locative/possessive construction meaning 'the isthmus at Kra.' This noun + of + proper-name pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English composition, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will be able to derive the meaning.

Etymology

Isthmus of Kra is the name for a thin land bridge: isthmus means a narrow strip of land and Kra is the place name. Imagine a narrow neck of land linking two seas, and that's why people talk about making a 'canal' there to let ships pass.