Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A peninsula in northeastern Siberia: The Chukchi Peninsula is a large landmass located in the far northeastern part of Siberia, Russia. It is situated directly across the Bering Strait from the northwestern coast of Alaska, USA.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Chukchi Peninsula is known for its extreme Arctic climate.
  • Many indigenous Chukchi people live on the Chukchi Peninsula.
  • The Bering Strait separates the Chukchi Peninsula from Alaska.

Advanced Usage

• Geographical context: The term is used primarily in geographical, anthropological, and historical contexts to refer to this specific region.
  • The research expedition aimed to study permafrost on the Chukchi Peninsula.

Variants and Related Words

• Chukchi Sea (proper noun): The marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean located north of the Bering Strait, bounded by the Chukchi Peninsula to the west and Alaska to the east.
  • The Chukchi Sea is an important habitat for walruses and polar bears.
• Chukchi (noun/adjective): Pertaining to the indigenous people of the region or their language.
  • She studied the Chukchi language and culture.

Synonyms

• Chukotka Peninsula: This is an alternative name for the same geographical feature.
  • The Chukotka Peninsula is the easternmost point of Russia.

Related Phrases

• Across the Bering Strait: A common phrase used to describe the location of the Chukchi Peninsula in relation to Alaska.
  • The Chukchi Peninsula lies across the Bering Strait from Alaska.

Noun

1. peninsula of northeastern Siberia across the Bering Strait from northwestern Alaska