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परिद्वीप

noun

परिद्वीप meaning in English

A landmass surrounded by water on all sides; an island.

Detailed Explanation

A geographical term referring to a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water. In Hindi, it is derived from 'pari' (around) and 'dvip' (land/island). It is often used in literary, geographical, or formal contexts to describe islands, particularly in the context of the Indian subcontinent or oceanic geography.

📝 Cultural Context

The word is more formal and literary than the common word 'द्वीप' (dwip). It is frequently used in historical texts, poetry, and formal geographical descriptions in Indian English contexts.

Example Sentences

समुद्र के बीच में एक छोटा सा परिद्वीप है।
There is a small island in the middle of the ocean.
यह परिद्वीप अपनी समृद्ध वनस्पति के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।
This island is famous for its rich vegetation.

Synonyms

जिहाज द्वीप

Antonyms

महाद्वीप