What is another word for Inland Sea?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪnlənd sˈiː] (IPA)

An Inland Sea is a body of saltwater that's located within the landmass and is surrounded by the continent at all sides. This natural phenomenon is referred to by a range of alternative names. One such name is 'closed sea,' as it's completely landlocked. Alternatively, it can be called the 'shallow sea, ' as a well-known feature of an Inland Sea is that it's usually shallower than open seas and oceans. Similarly, it's also known as a 'marginal sea,' due to its coastal location beside a continent. Lastly, an 'enclosed sea' is another synonym for an Inland Sea, emphasizing on its isolated structure.

What are the hypernyms for Inland sea?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: Inland sea, inland seas, inland seas of Asia

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