Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
isthmi
Noun
ˈɪsθmɪ
Definition
Narrow passages of land connecting two larger landmasses, often surrounded by water.
Examples
- The Isthmi of Panama connects North and South America.
- Several major trade routes pass through various isthmi around the world.
Meaning
The term refers to the plural of ‘isthmus’, which is a geographical term for a narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land and is bordered by water on two sides.
Synonyms
- Link
- Connection
- Passage
