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peninsula
[C] Countable
pl: peninsulas
This term describes a specific geographic profile where land reaches out into the sea, creating a distinct boundary between terrestrial and aquatic environments. It evokes an image of a narrow strip of earth that feels isolated from the mainland despite being physically attached to it.
Used to count distinct landmasses, such as identifying the various peninsulas along the coast of Norway.