What is another word for spitzbergen?

Pronunciation: [spˈɪtsbəd͡ʒən] (IPA)

Spitzbergen, also known as Svalbard, is a Norwegian archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean. The name Spitzbergen comes from the Dutch word "spitsberghen", which means "pointed mountains". However, there are several synonyms for this unique place. Some refer to it as the land of the midnight sun because during the summer months, the sun never sets. Others refer to it as the land of ice and snow, due to the massive glaciers and snow-covered landscapes. The locals often call it Svalbard, which means "cold coast" in Norwegian. Ultimately, whatever name you use, Spitzbergen is a remarkable and awe-inspiring place that is worth a visit for anyone who loves the great outdoors.

Synonyms for Spitzbergen:

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    Spitzbergen Other relevant words (noun):

What are the hypernyms for Spitzbergen?

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

    svalbard, Arctic island, Norwegian island.

Usage examples for Spitzbergen

Unable to get into it, they swam out to sea, never stopping till they reached spitzbergen.
"Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks"
William Elliot Griffis
Some of these vessels were fitting for the capture of seals and walruses among the ice-fields of the Polar Sea, and also on the coast of spitzbergen and Nova Zembla.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Why should they prefer Labrador and Greenland, Iceland and spitzbergen, to more southern countries?
"Birds in the Bush"
Bradford Torrey

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