indigirka river
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Definition
Proper noun: * A major river in Siberia: The Indigirka River is a significant waterway located in the far eastern part of Siberia, Russia. It flows in a generally northward direction from its source in the mountains to its mouth, where it empties into the Arctic Ocean.
Usage
The term "Indigirka River" is used as a specific geographical name to identify this particular river. It is typically used in contexts related to geography, climate, exploration, and the natural environment of Siberia. * The Indigirka River basin is known for its extreme continental climate. * Several species of fish migrate along the Indigirka River. * The course of the Indigirka River is over a thousand kilometers long.
Advanced Usage
- "the Indigirka": In geographical and local contexts, the word "River" is sometimes omitted when the name is preceded by "the."
- The remote settlements along the Indigirka are difficult to access.
Variants and Related Words
- Indigirka (n): The shortened form of the name, commonly used attributively or when the context is clearly about the river.
- the Indigirka basin; Indigirka region
Synonyms
- Watercourse: A general term for a river or stream.
- Waterway: A navigable route used by boats, which can include rivers.
Related Phrases
- River system: The Indigirka River and all its tributaries.
- The Indigirka River system drains a vast area of Yakutia.
- River delta: The area at the mouth of the Indigirka where it splits into several channels before entering the ocean.
- The Indigirka River delta is a complex wetland ecosystem.
Noun
- a river in far eastern Siberia that flows generally northward to the Arctic Ocean