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Taiga

/ˈtaɪ.ɡə/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #8500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A biome characterized by coniferous forests, typically found in northern regions with cold climates.

    "The taiga is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bears and wolves."
  2. 2

    The specific forested area dominated by coniferous trees, particularly in regions of Canada and Russia.

    "The vast taiga stretches across Siberia, providing essential resources and habitats."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Russian word тайга (taigá), which ultimately stems from Turkic languages (such as Altaic or Mongolian dialects meaning forest or mountainous taiga). The term was adopted into international ecological and geographical terminology during the 19th century to describe the circumpolar subarctic forest biome.

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