Caucasus (Noun)
Meaning 1
A large region between the Black and Caspian seas that contains the Caucasus Mountains; oil is its major resource.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
The mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Caucasus mountain range stretches for over 1,200 kilometers, forming a natural barrier between Europe and Asia.
- Mount Elbrus, located in the Caucasus, is the highest peak in both Russia and Europe.
- The Caucasus region is home to a diverse array of cultures, languages, and landscapes.
- The Caucasus mountain range has been a significant geological feature for millions of years, shaping the climate and ecosystems of the surrounding areas.
- The traditional border between Europe and Asia has long been considered to be the Caucasus, although some geographers argue that the Ural Mountains mark the true boundary.