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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesatol
Pronunciation / Transliteration: aˈtɔl
"O atol é conhecido por sua biodiversidade."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets that encircle a lagoon partially or completely.
"The Maldives is famous for its stunning atolls that attract tourists from around the world." - 2
A low-lying island formed from coral, typically found in tropical ocean waters.
"The atoll was home to a diverse range of marine life and unique ecosystems."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'atoll' originates from the Tahitian word 'atoll', which was adopted into English in the early 19th century. It refers to a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets, often surrounding a lagoon, and reflects the geographical features of the Pacific Islands.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Atoll" is said worldwide
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atoll
Transliteration: a.tɔl
"L'atoll est un écosystème marin unique."
Atoll
Transliteration: aˈtɔl
"Das Atoll ist ein beliebtes Ziel für Taucher."
atollo
Transliteration: aˈtɔl.lo
"L'atollo è circondato da acque cristalline."
atolón
Transliteration: a.toˈlon
"El atolón es un lugar ideal para el buceo."
atol
Transliteration: aˈtɔl
"O atol é conhecido por sua biodiversidade."
एटोल
Transliteration: eṭol
"एटोल एक अद्वितीय समुद्री पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र है।"
环礁
Transliteration: huánjiāo
"环礁是热带海洋中常见的地貌。"
환초
Transliteration: hwancho
"환초는 아름다운 해양 생태계를 제공합니다."
環礁
Transliteration: kanjō
"環礁は多様な海洋生物の生息地です。"
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