iceland
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A volcanic island in the North Atlantic Ocean: A large island located near the Arctic Circle, known for its dramatic volcanic and geothermal activity.
- A sovereign island nation: A republic comprising the island of Iceland, which gained full independence from Denmark in 1944.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Iceland is famous for its geysers, glaciers, and waterfalls.
- They traveled to Iceland to see the Northern Lights.
- The Republic of Iceland is a member of NATO.
Advanced Usage
- "The Iceland of the South": A metaphorical phrase sometimes used to describe other remote, volcanic, or glaciated regions, such as parts of Patagonia or Antarctica, drawing a comparison to Iceland's landscape.
- The researchers referred to the icy volcanic peninsula as the Iceland of the South.
Variants and Related Words
- Icelander (noun): A native or inhabitant of Iceland.
- The Icelander explained the local folklore.
- Icelandic (proper noun): The North Germanic language spoken in Iceland.
- She is learning to speak Icelandic.
- Icelandic (adjective): Of or relating to Iceland, its people, or its language.
- We sampled traditional Icelandic cuisine.
Synonyms
- Republic of Iceland: The official name of the country.
- Ísland: The native name for Iceland in the Icelandic language.
Related Phrases
- "Iceland spar": A transparent variety of calcite crystal historically used in navigation, also known for its optical properties.
- Vikings might have used Iceland spar as a sunstone for navigation.
Related Idioms
- "Cool as Iceland": An informal, playful idiom suggesting something or someone is very calm, composed, or literally cold. (Note: This is a creative, non-standard idiom formed by analogy to phrases like "cool as a cucumber").
- Even during the crisis, the project manager remained as cool as Iceland.
Noun
- a volcanic island in the North Atlantic near the Arctic Circle
- an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944