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Peninsula
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a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land
peninsula
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Example
The children explored the rocky shores and lush forests of the remote peninsula during their summer vacation.
The Scandinavian Peninsula is one of the largest peninsulas in Europe, comprising Norway and Sweden.
The Isthmus of Corinth, in Greece, was historically traversed by ships being towed across a paved track, known as the Diolkos, to avoid the perilous journey around the Peloponnese peninsula.
