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greenland

/ˈɑriːnlΙ™nd/
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proper noun

Simple Meaning

a large island country near the North Pole, mostly covered in ice.

When to Use

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Examples in Conversation

β€œHave you ever thought about visiting Greenland to see the glaciers?”

β€œGreenland is actually covered in ice, despite its name.”

β–ΆFull Definition

A large island country in the North Atlantic, mostly covered by ice, and an autonomous territory of Denmark.

β€œGreenland is home to the second-largest ice sheet in the world.”

Related Words

Word Family:
GreenlandGreenlanderGreenlandic

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