Gibraltar

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Definition

Proper noun: 1. A British Overseas Territory: Gibraltar is a territory of the United Kingdom, located on a narrow peninsula at the southern tip of Spain. It is famous for its massive limestone rock formation. 2. A strategic location: It is a strategically vital point because it controls the maritime passage from the Atlantic Ocean into the Mediterranean Sea. It is historically known as one of the Pillars of Hercules.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • We visited the Rock of Gibraltar during our trip.
    • Gibraltar has been a British territory since 1713.
    • The strait near Gibraltar is a major shipping route.
Advanced Usage
  • "Gibraltar of the...": This phrase is used metaphorically to describe a place that is considered an impregnable stronghold or a symbol of strength and stability in a particular region.
    • The ancient fortress was considered the Gibraltar of the north.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gibraltarian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Gibraltar.
    • Gibraltarians have a unique cultural identity.
  • Gibraltarian (adjective): Of or relating to Gibraltar.
    • Gibraltarian law is based on English common law.
Synonyms
  • The Rock: A common nickname for Gibraltar.
  • British Gibraltar: A formal reference emphasizing its political status.
Related Phrases
  • Pillars of Hercules: The ancient name for the promontories that flank the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, with Gibraltar being the northern pillar.
  • Strait of Gibraltar: The narrow sea passage between Europe and Africa that Gibraltar overlooks.
Noun
  1. location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

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