greenland

/'gri:nlənd/

Thân thiện

A large map shows the island of Greenland in the North Atlantic.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A large island: "Greenland" is the world's largest island, located between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Greenland is known for its vast ice sheet.
  • The climate in Greenland is predominantly arctic.
  • Nuuk is the capital of Greenland.

Advanced Usage

• "The Greenland ice sheet": Refers to the massive body of ice covering most of the island.

  • Scientists are studying the melting of the Greenland ice sheet.

• "Greenlandic": Pertaining to Greenland, especially its culture or the Inuit language spoken there (Kalaallisut).

  • She is learning the Greenlandic language.

Variants and Related Words

• Greenlander (noun): A native or inhabitant of Greenland.
  • The Greenlander shared stories about life in the north.

Synonyms

• Kalaallit Nunaat: The Greenlandic name for Greenland, meaning "Land of the Kalaallit (Greenlanders)."

Related Phrases

• "In Greenland": Used to specify a location or event occurring on the island.
  • They conducted research in Greenland for three years.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Greenland
• Gronland
• Kalaallit Nunaat