northeast passage

north·east pas·sage

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nawrth-eest pas-ij]
- /ˌnɔrθˈist ˈpæs ɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nawrth-eest pas-ij]
- /ˌnɔrθˈist ˈpæs ɪdʒ/

Definitions of northeast passage words

noun northeast passage a ship route along the N coast of Europe and Asia, between the North Sea and the Pacific. 1
noun northeast passage a shipping route along the Arctic coasts of Europe and Asia, between the Atlantic and Pacific: first navigated by Nordenskjöld (1878–79) 0
noun northeast passage water route from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the seas north of Europe & Asia 0

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Parts of speech for Northeast passage

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northeast passage popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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