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Peninsular

Translations

peninsularnoun
peninsulars
pl
UK
/pɪˈnɪnsjʊlə/
US
/pəˈnɪnsələr/
Used for an inhabitant of a peninsula; historically for a Spain-born Spaniard living in the colonies.
peninsularadjective
more peninsular
Comp.
most peninsular
Super.
UK
/pəˈnɪnsjʊlə/
US
/pəˈnɪnsjələr/
The peninsular region is known for its unique biodiversity.
Полуостровной регион известен своей уникальной биоразнообразием.
Synonyms
peninsular-shaped
coastal
maritime
littoral

Definitions

peninsularnoun
A native or inhabitant of a peninsula.
As a peninsular, she had grown accustomed to the moderating effect of the sea on the weather.
(Historical) A Spaniard born in Spain and residing in the Spanish colonies of the Americas or the Philippines.
Colonial administrators were usually peninsulars, not locally born creoles.
peninsularadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a peninsula.
The peninsular climate is often milder due to the surrounding water bodies.
Situated on or forming a peninsula.
The peninsular region is known for its unique biodiversity.
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