atacama
/หษหtษหkษหmษ/
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Simple Meaning
a very dry desert in South America, mostly in Chile.
When to Use
๐Academic Writingโ๏ธTravel English๐ฐNews & Media
Upper Intermediate โ fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
โThe Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth.โ
โWe're planning a trip to the Atacama to see the stars โ the sky there is incredible.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
A desert plateau in South America, primarily in Chile, known as the driest non-polar desert on Earth.
โThe Atacama Desert's arid landscape is used for astronomical observatories.โ
Related Words
Synonyms:
desertdry region
Antonyms:
rainforestwetland