adelie land
Definition
Proper noun A coastal region of Antarctica located south of Australia. It is noted for its large colonies of penguins, particularly Adélie penguins.
Usage
"Adélie Land" is used as a geographical name for a specific territory in Antarctica. * The research station is located in Adélie Land. * Adélie Land is claimed by France as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in scientific, geographical, and geopolitical contexts related to Antarctic exploration, research, and territorial claims.
Variants and Related Words
- Terre Adélie: The French name for the territory.
- Adélie Coast: An alternative English name for the region.
Synonyms
- Terre Adélie
- Adélie Coast
Notes
- The region is named after Adélie Dumont d'Urville, the wife of French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville, who discovered this coast.
- It is famous for its wildlife, especially the Adélie penguin (), which is named after the same region.
Noun
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a costal region of Antarctica to the south of Australia; noted for its large colonies of penguins
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