caspian

Thân thiện

A cargo ship sails across the Caspian Sea.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A large saltwater lake: The Caspian is a large, enclosed body of saltwater located between Southeastern Europe and Western Asia, bordered by several countries including Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan. It is fed primarily by the Volga River and is the largest inland body of water in the world.

Usage

• The Caspian is often referred to as a sea due to its size and saline water, but it is technically a lake because it is landlocked.
• It is used with the definite article "the" (the Caspian) or as part of the full name "the Caspian Sea."
  • The Caspian is rich in oil and natural gas reserves.
  • Several countries have coastlines on the Caspian Sea.

Advanced Usage

• "Caspian" as an attributive noun: Used to describe things related to the Caspian region.
  • Caspian fisheries are important for the local economy.
  • The Caspian coastline is diverse.

Variants and Related Words

• Caspian Sea: The full and most common name for this geographical feature.

Synonyms

• Caspian Sea (the direct synonym and full name).

Học thuật

Noun

1. a large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Caspian
• Caspian Sea