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spitzbergen

/ˈspɪtsˌbɜːr.ɡən/

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noun

/ˈspɪtsˌbɜːr.ɡən/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее крупнейший остров архипелага Шпицберген, расположенный к востоку от северной Гренландии и принадлежащий Норвегии.

A proper noun referring to the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, located east of northern Greenland and belonging to Norway.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Island group in the ArcticB2formal

    The largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, located in the Arctic Ocean, east of northern Greenland and administered by Norway.

    ruШпицберген

    • Spitzbergen is known for its rugged terrain and polar bears.
    • The expedition sailed to Spitzbergen to study Arctic wildlife.
    • Tourists visit Spitzbergen to see the midnight sun.

    Synonymsspitsbergen