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Chukchi Peninsula

Chukchi Peninsula

9.1
A large peninsula in northeastern Siberia that sticks into the Bering Sea across from Alaska
  • proper noun
translation icon : península de Chukotka
  • A narrow stretch of water separates Alaska from the Chukchi Peninsula of Siberia.

Examples

  • The Chukchi Peninsula forms the easternmost part of mainland Russia.

  • Researchers studied the effects of climate change on the Chukchi Peninsula.

  • The Chukchi Peninsula is known for its stunning landscapes.

  • Have you ever visited the Chukchi Peninsula?

  • The Chukchi Peninsula is a remote region where indigenous communities have thrived for centuries.

  • Many endangered species inhabit the unique ecosystem of the Chukchi Peninsula.

  • The Chukchi Peninsula is bordered by the Bering Sea and offers breathtaking views of the Arctic.

Surface Forms

Chukchi Peninsula main

Morphology

Chukchi + peninsula

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Chukchi' names the people/place and 'peninsula' denotes the landform, so it denotes the peninsula associated with the Chukchi. This place-name pattern (e.g., Iberian Peninsula, Crimean Peninsula) is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the intended geographic meaning.

Etymology

Chukchi Peninsula is named after the local people, the Chukchi, and the word peninsula, which means 'land almost surrounded by water'. So the name simply points to the piece of land where the Chukchi live that sticks into the sea.