Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific island in the United States: Kodiak Island is a large island located off the southern coast of Alaska in the Gulf of Alaska. It is historically notable as the site of the first permanent European settlement in Alaska, established by Russian explorers in 1784.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Kodiak Island is known for its abundant wildlife, including the famous Kodiak bear.
  • The town of Kodiak on Kodiak Island was founded by Russian fur traders.

Advanced Usage

• "the Kodiak Island archipelago": Refers to the group of islands surrounding the main Kodiak Island.
  • The Kodiak Island archipelago includes many smaller islands and islets.

Variants and Related Words

• Kodiak (proper noun): A common shortened or informal reference to Kodiak Island, also used in terms like "Kodiak bear" or "Kodiak, Alaska" (the main city).
  • We took a ferry to Kodiak.

Synonyms

• Kodiak (in geographical context)

Related Phrases

• Kodiak bear: A very large subspecies of brown bear native to Kodiak Island.
  • Seeing a Kodiak bear in the wild is a memorable experience.

Noun

1. an island off southern Alaska in the Gulf of Alaska; site of the first European settlement in the area which was founded by the Russians in 1784