queen maud land
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Definition
Proper noun: A region of Antarctica between Enderby Land and the Weddell Sea; claimed by Norway. It is a sector of the continent characterized by ice-covered land and coastal areas.
Usage
This term is used as a specific geographical name for a territory in Antarctica. * Norway's research station, Troll, is located in Queen Maud Land. * The exploration of Queen Maud Land began in the early 20th century. * Several countries have scientific bases in Queen Maud Land.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in geopolitical, scientific, and historical contexts related to Antarctic territorial claims and research.
- It can be used attributively to describe features or activities related to the region (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Dronning Maud Land: The Norwegian name for the same region.
- Norwegian Antarctic Territory: The administrative claim over this region.
Synonyms
- Dronning Maud Land (direct Norwegian equivalent).
Notes on Meaning
This is a proper noun referring to a specific place. Its meaning is fixed to this geographical and political entity. There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this term.
Noun
- a region of Antarctica between Enderby Land and the Weddell Sea; claimed by Norway