anatolia

Thân thiện

A map shows the peninsula of Anatolia in southwestern Asia.

Definition

Proper noun: - A large peninsula in southwestern Asia: Anatolia is the geographical region that constitutes the Asian part of the modern Republic of Turkey. It is bounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Aegean Sea to the west.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many ancient civilizations, such as the Hittites, flourished in Anatolia.
  • The historical region of Anatolia has been a crossroads of cultures for millennia.
  • Modern-day Ankara is located in central Anatolia.

Advanced Usage

• "Anatolian": Pertaining to Anatolia.
  • The Anatolian plateau has a distinct climate.
  • She studies Anatolian languages and history.

Variants and Related Words

• Asia Minor: A historical synonym for Anatolia.
  • In classical antiquity, the region was often called Asia Minor.

Synonyms

• Asia Minor (historical context)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a peninsula in southwestern Asia that forms the Asian part of Turkey

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Asia Minor
• Anatolia