Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peninsula
Noun
/pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/
Definition
A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides but connected to the mainland on one side.
Examples
- Florida is a popular peninsula known for its beaches.
- The Italian peninsula is famous for its rich history and culture.
- Many peninsulas are good locations for ports due to their water access.
Meaning
The term peninsula comes from the Latin roots ‘paeninsula’, where ‘paene’ means almost and ‘insula’ means island, indicating a landform that is almost an island.
Synonyms
- cape
- promontory
- land mass
