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Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

3.2
A large park in Virginia with mountains and the Appalachian Trail
  • proper noun
  • /ˌʃɛnənˈdoʊə/
translation icon : Parque Nacional Shenandoah
  • I visited Shenandoah National Park last summer.
  • Shenandoah National Park in Virginia

Examples

  • Visitors come from all over to hike the beautiful trails at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

  • We hiked the Appalachian Trail through Shenandoah National Park last summer and enjoyed stunning mountain views.

  • The fall foliage in Shenandoah National Park attracts thousands of visitors each year.

  • Wildlife such as black bears and deer can often be seen in Shenandoah National Park.

  • Have you ever hiked in Shenandoah National Park?

  • The breathtaking views of the valleys and mountains attract nature lovers to Shenandoah National Park every year.

  • Wildlife enthusiasts can spot many species while exploring Shenandoah National Park during their adventures.

Surface Forms

Shenandoah National Park main

Morphology

Shenandoah + national + park

The combination 'national' + 'park' transparently denotes a park operated or designated by the national government, so a B1 learner who knows those words can infer that this is a park of national status named 'Shenandoah'. The element 'Shenandoah' is a place-name (not analyzable), but that does not prevent understanding the overall meaning even if the learner cannot identify the exact location.

Etymology

Shenandoah National Park takes its name from the Shenandoah River and valley. The word 'Shenandoah' may come from an old Native American phrase people once said meant 'beautiful daughter' to describe the lovely river, so the park's name reminds us of the area's natural beauty.