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Sea of Azoff

Sea of Azoff

7.4
A shallow sea between Russia and Ukraine, separated from the Black Sea by the Kerch Strait
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
: Mar de Azoff
  • The Sea of Azoff is known for its shallow waters and unique ecosystem.

Examples

  • Many ships pass through the Kerch Strait to enter the Sea of Azoff.

  • Fishing is an important industry around the Sea of Azoff.

  • The Sea of Azoff is known for its shallow waters.

  • Many fishing boats operate in the Sea of Azoff.

  • The Sea of Azoff is a crucial area for fishing and biodiversity in Eastern Europe.

  • Tourists enjoy the beautiful coastline of the Sea of Azoff during the summer months.

  • The warm climate around the Sea of Azoff attracts many visitors each year.

Synonyms

Sea of Azov
vsSea of Azoff
1 5.1

A shallow inland sea between Russia and Ukraine connected to the Black Sea

is separated from the Black Sea by a strait rather than directly connected

Surface Forms

Sea of Azoff main

Morphology

sea + of + Azoff

The name is compositionally built from 'sea' + 'of' + a place-name, so a learner who knows 'sea' and the toponym can infer it denotes a sea associated with that place. The 'Sea of X' toponymic pattern is a transparent, cross-linguistic construction, so the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituents (the variant spelling 'Azoff' does not affect compositionality).

Etymology

The name Sea of Azoff may come from the town of Azoff at the mouth of the Don River. The town's name may mean 'low' or 'river mouth', which fits this shallow sea.