mekong
Definition
Proper noun 1. A major river in Southeast Asia: The Mekong is a trans-boundary river in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It is the world's twelfth-longest river and the seventh-longest in Asia. It flows from the Tibetan Plateau through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Mekong is a vital source of water and food for millions of people.
- We took a boat tour along the Mekong Delta.
- The biodiversity of the Mekong River basin is incredibly rich.
Advanced Usage
"The Mekong Delta": Refers to the vast, fertile region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River empties into the South China Sea through a network of distributaries. It is a major agricultural area.
- Rice production in the Mekong Delta is crucial for the national economy.
"Mekong River Commission (MRC)": An intergovernmental organization for regional dialogue and cooperation on the sustainable management of the Mekong River's resources.
- The Mekong River Commission facilitates joint management of the river by member countries.
Variants and Related Words
- Mekongian (adj): Pertaining to the Mekong River or its region. (Note: This is a rare, scholarly term).
- Mekong Delta (n): The specific geographical region in Vietnam formed by the river's sediment deposits.
Synonyms
- The Mekong River: The full, formal name.
- The Lancang River: The name for the upper reaches of the Mekong within China.
Related Phrases
- Lower Mekong Basin: Refers to the part of the river basin encompassing Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
- Upper Mekong Basin: Refers to the part of the river basin in China and Myanmar.
Noun
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an Asian river; flows through a large delta in southern Vietnam into the South China Sea
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