Word
caspian
Phoneticscaspi·an
/ˈkæspiən/
Definition
adj. relating to the Caspian Sea, which is the largest inland body of water in the world. It describes things or people from the region between Europe and Asia.
adj. relating to the Caspian Sea or the regions bordering it. Often used as a proper adjective to describe geographical, biological, or geopolitical features of the area.
Examples
“The Caspian region is famous for its energy resources.”
“Several countries share the Caspian coastline and must cooperate on environmental protections for the sea.”
“The Caspian seal is the only marine mammal found in these waters, having evolved in isolation from other seal species for several million years.”
Examples
simple
“The Caspian region is famous for its energy resources.”
contextual
“Several countries share the Caspian coastline and must cooperate on environmental protections for the sea.”
complex
“The Caspian seal is the only marine mammal found in these waters, having evolved in isolation from other seal species for several million years.”
Usage
Always capitalized as it is derived from a proper geographical name; typically used attributively before a noun.
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