Crimea

geographical name

Cri·​mea krī-ˈmē-ə How to pronounce Crimea (audio)
krə-
variants or Crimean Peninsula
peninsula in southeastern Europe extending into the Black Sea southwest of the Sea of Azov

Note: Especially in running text, Crimea is often referred to as the Crimea .

Crimean adjective

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“Crimea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Crimea. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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