CEFR C1

isthmus

noun

Meaning

A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, connecting two larger bodies of land.

Examples

The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America.
Building a canal across the isthmus significantly reduced travel time for ships.

Synonyms: neck, strip, land bridge, peninsula (neck of)

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isthmus (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪsθməs/

Definition

A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, connecting two larger bodies of land.

Examples

The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America.
Building a canal across the isthmus significantly reduced travel time for ships.

Synonyms of isthmus

Words with a similar meaning to isthmus:

neck
strip
land bridge
peninsula (neck of)

Antonyms of isthmus

Words with the opposite meaning to isthmus:

strait
ocean

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