Lena
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A major river in Siberia, Russia: The Lena is one of the longest rivers in the world, flowing northward from its source near Lake Baikal to the Laptev Sea, a part of the Arctic Ocean.
Usage Examples
- The Lena River basin is rich in natural resources.
- Yakutsk, a major city in eastern Siberia, is located on the banks of the Lena.
- The Lena Delta is one of the largest Arctic deltas.
Advanced Usage
- The Lena River / The River Lena: The full, formal name often includes "River."
- The exploration of the Lena River was crucial for the development of Siberia.
Variants and Related Words
- Lena Delta (noun phrase): The large, fan-shaped area where the Lena River splits into many channels and empties into the Laptev Sea.
- Laptev Sea (proper noun): The marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean where the Lena River discharges.
Synonyms
- Lena River
Noun
- a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea