peninsula
UK: pəˈnɪnsjʊlə | US: pəˈnɪnsələ
n. a piece of land almost entirely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland on one side
peninsula = pen<almost> + insula<island>
- pen<almost>: From Latin paene, meaning "almost" or "nearly."
- insula<island>: From Latin insula, meaning "island."
Etymology Origin:
The word peninsula originates from Latin paeninsula, combining paene ("almost") and insula ("island"). It vividly describes land that is "almost an island"—connected to the mainland but surrounded by water on most sides. This logical construction reflects the geographical feature it names, emphasizing its hybrid nature between mainland and island.
Italy is a well-known peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Korean Peninsula is divided into North and South Korea.
They built their house on a narrow peninsula jutting into the lake.
The peninsula's unique shape makes it a strategic location for trade.
Florida is often called the "Sunshine State" due to its sunny peninsula climate.