labrador peninsula
The Labrador Peninsula is a vast, rugged landmass covered in boreal forests and dotted with lakes.
Proper noun A large peninsular region in eastern Canada, bounded by Hudson Bay to the west and the Labrador Sea to the east. It constitutes the mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and a significant part of the province of Quebec.
The term "Labrador Peninsula" is used as a specific geographical name to refer to this distinct landmass. * Geologists study the ancient rock formations of the Labrador Peninsula. * The Labrador Peninsula features a landscape of boreal forest, tundra, and numerous lakes.
- In geographical/historical context: The name is used to distinguish this continental landmass from the island of Newfoundland.
- The province's territory includes the island of Newfoundland and the Labrador Peninsula.
- Labrador: Often used informally to refer to the region, specifically the part within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is also the name of a dog breed.
- The Labrador: A less common variant for the region.
- Ungava Peninsula: Refers to the northern section of the Labrador Peninsula, primarily in Quebec.
As a proper noun for a specific place, "Labrador Peninsula" does not have multiple dictionary meanings. Its meaning is fixed to the geographical entity described.
- Mainland Labrador (when contrasting with the island of Newfoundland)
- The Quebec-Labrador Peninsula (emphasizing its division between two provinces)
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "Labrador Peninsula."
The Labrador Peninsula is a vast, rugged landmass covered in boreal forests and dotted with lakes.
- a peninsular region of eastern Canada between Hudson Bay and the Labrador Sea; contains most of Quebec and the mainland part of Newfoundland and Labrador