tundra
UK: ˈtʌndrə | US: ˈtʌndrə
n. A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
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The word "tundra" was borrowed into English in the late 19th century from Russian "тундра" (tundra), which itself derives from the Kildin Sami word "тӯндар" (tūndar), meaning "uplands" or "treeless mountain tract." The term reflects the landscape of the Arctic and subarctic regions, characterized by low-growing vegetation and permafrost. As a loanword, it retains its original spelling and does not break down into smaller morphemes in English.
The Arctic tundra is home to hardy species like reindeer and Arctic foxes.
During summer, the tundra blooms with wildflowers despite the harsh climate.
Permafrost in the tundra stores vast amounts of carbon.
Indigenous peoples have adapted to life in the tundra for thousands of years.
Climate change is causing the tundra to thaw at an alarming rate.