Kalahari
Definition
Proper noun: A large, arid to semi-arid sandy savanna region in southern Africa, covering much of Botswana and extending into parts of Namibia and South Africa. It is not a true desert in its entirety, as it receives more rainfall than a typical desert and supports some vegetation and wildlife.
Usage
The word "Kalahari" is used as a proper noun to name this specific geographic region. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the." * The Kalahari is home to the San people, one of the world's oldest cultures. * Many documentaries feature the unique wildlife of the Kalahari. * Their research expedition crossed into the Kalahari from Botswana.
Advanced Usage
- "The Kalahari Desert": This is the most common full name, emphasizing its arid nature, though ecologically it is a semi-desert.
- Surviving in the Kalahari Desert requires expert knowledge of the land.
- Used attributively to describe things originating from or characteristic of the region.
- Kalahari landscapes | Kalahari melon
Variants and Related Words
- Kalahari Desert (n): The full and most frequently used name for the region.
- Kalahari Basin (n): A geological term referring to the large interior basin, mostly covered by the Kalahari sands.
Synonyms
- Desert region (general)
- Arid savanna (descriptive)
Related Terms and Concepts
- San People (Bushmen): The indigenous inhabitants of the Kalahari region.
- Okavango Delta: A large inland delta located near the Kalahari.
- Calcrete: A type of mineral deposit common in the Kalahari.
- Gemsbok: A large antelope native to the arid regions of southern Africa, including the Kalahari.
Noun
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a desert in southwestern Africa - largely Botswana
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