Angara

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Definition

Proper noun A major river in southeastern Siberia, Russia. It is the only river that flows out of Lake Baikal, traveling northwest to join the Yenisei River.

Usage

The word "Angara" is used as a proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the river itself.

Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Angara is a powerful and strategically important river in Siberia.
    • Several large cities, including Irkutsk, are located on the banks of the Angara.
    • The water flowing from Lake Baikal into the Angara is exceptionally clear.
Advanced Usage
  • The Angara is notable for its hydroelectric potential, and a series of dams have been constructed along its course.
  • In a historical or geographical context, the Angara is often discussed in relation to Lake Baikal and the Yenisei River basin.
Variants and Related Words
  • Upper Angara: Refers to a different river in the same region, a tributary flowing the northern part of Lake Baikal. It is distinct from the main Angara River which flows of the lake.
  • Angara River: A common alternative full name, equivalent to "the Angara."
Synonyms
  • River (general term)
  • Watercourse (general term)
Related Phrases
  • Source of the Angara: Refers to the point where the river exits Lake Baikal near the settlement of Listvyanka.
  • Confluence of the Angara and Yenisei: Refers to the point where the Angara meets and joins the larger Yenisei River.
Noun
  1. a river in southeastern Siberia that flows northwest from Lake Baikal to become a tributary of the Yenisei River

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