Peninsular
adjective
Related to or located on a peninsula, a piece of land that is surrounded by water from three sides.
The peninsular climate is unique as it is influenced by the sea on three sides.
Often appears as...
- peninsular region
- peninsular coast
adjective
Of or relating to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal).
The peninsular cuisine of Spain has a huge influence from both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
Often appears as...
- peninsular war
- peninsular cuisine
Usage tips
Geographical
adjective
Related to or located on a peninsula, a piece of land that is surrounded by water from three sides.
The peninsular climate is unique as it is influenced by the sea on three sides.
Often appears as...
- peninsular region
- peninsular coast
adjective
Of or relating to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal).
The peninsular cuisine of Spain has a huge influence from both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
Often appears as...
- peninsular war
- peninsular cuisine
Usage tips
Geographical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Understanding
Use 'peninsular' to describe areas or features related to a peninsula's geography.
She lives in a quaint village on the peninsular outskirts.
Pro Tip 2/3Water Proximity
Emphasize the close relationship between peninsular areas and the surrounding water.
Peninsular towns often have a rich maritime history.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Traits
Reflect on cultural or lifestyle aspects that are unique to peninsular settings.
The local peninsular culture is defined by fishing traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Understanding
Use 'peninsular' to describe areas or features related to a peninsula's geography.
She lives in a quaint village on the peninsular outskirts.
Pro Tip 2/3Water Proximity
Emphasize the close relationship between peninsular areas and the surrounding water.
Peninsular towns often have a rich maritime history.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Traits
Reflect on cultural or lifestyle aspects that are unique to peninsular settings.
The local peninsular culture is defined by fishing traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Understanding
Use 'peninsular' to describe areas or features related to a peninsula's geography.
She lives in a quaint village on the peninsular outskirts.
Pro Tip 2/3Water Proximity
Emphasize the close relationship between peninsular areas and the surrounding water.
Peninsular towns often have a rich maritime history.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Traits
Reflect on cultural or lifestyle aspects that are unique to peninsular settings.
The local peninsular culture is defined by fishing traditions.
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Video examples
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every evening oh this is so epic okay and can you see the two birds above the hippo on the little peninsular there okay there's a tiny little crocodile
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 76 PIPE...
every evening oh this is so epic okay and can you see the two birds above the hippo on the little peninsular there okay there's a tiny little crocodile
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Quote examples
Rohini Nilekani
Indian Writer
In this great nation of saints and poets, public administrators and ingenious architects, has our national and local imagination shrunk so much that we cannot leave the last major free flowing river of peninsular India alone, for future generations to explore, enjoy and benefit from? Let the Aghanashini flow with Aviral, Nirmal Dhara.
Quote examples
Rohini Nilekani
Indian Writer
In this great nation of saints and poets, public administrators and ingenious architects, has our national and local imagination shrunk so much that we cannot leave the last major free flowing river of peninsular India alone, for future generations to explore, enjoy and benefit from? Let the Aghanashini flow with Aviral, Nirmal Dhara.
Example 1 of 1
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