What is another word for inland seas?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪnlənd sˈiːz] (IPA)

Inland seas are large bodies of saltwater that are entirely surrounded by land. There are several synonyms for inland seas, including enclosed seas, mediterranean seas, and landlocked seas. Enclosed seas refers to a body of saltwater that is entirely or almost completely enclosed by land, whereas mediterranean seas are large inland seas that are connected to the ocean through a narrow channel. Landlocked seas refer to a sea that has no direct access to the open ocean, such as the Caspian Sea or the Aral Sea. The term inland sea can also be used interchangeably with lake, especially when referring to the Great Lakes in North America.

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

Famous quotes with Inland seas

  • During the Cretaceous Period many of the inland seas dried up, leaving the Plesiosaurs stranded without any fish. Just about that time Mother Nature scrapped the whole Age of Reptiles and called for a new deal. And you can see what she got. [: Here we see the working of another Law of Nature: No water, no fish.]
    Will Cuppy

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