peninsular
adjective/pəˈnɪnsjələr/
Frequency rank: #15,320 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or forming a peninsula (a piece of land almost entirely surrounded by water).
Example sentence
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides, making it ideal for fishing communities.
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