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svalbard

noun

Simple meaning

A Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean.

Pronunciation

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svalberd
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IPA pronunciation (US)

svælbɚd

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Definition

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noun

  1. A Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean

  2. An archipelago, territory, and unincorporated area of Norway northeast of Greenland, in the Arctic Ocean.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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