apennines: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Geographical
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What does “apennines” mean?
A major mountain range in Italy, stretching the length of the Italian peninsula.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A major mountain range in Italy, stretching the length of the Italian peninsula.
The geographical and geological system that forms the backbone of Italy, influencing its climate, culture, and historical development.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage or spelling. Pronunciation differences follow general BrE/AmE patterns.
Connotations
In both dialects, the word is associated with Italian geography, history, and travel.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both BrE and AmE, typically appearing in geographical, historical, or travel contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “apennines” in a Sentence
the Apennines + VERB (run, stretch, form)PREP. (in, across, through) + the ApenninesVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “apennines” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Apennine flora is particularly diverse.
- They studied Apennine geology.
American English
- Apennine wildlife includes the Marsican bear.
- The Apennine landscape is rugged.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in tourism or specific industries like geology or infrastructure.
Academic
Common in geography, geology, history, and environmental science texts.
Everyday
Rare in casual conversation, appears in travel guides or documentaries.
Technical
Used in geological and topographical descriptions.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “apennines”
- Using singular form 'Apennine' for the range (correct: the Apennines).
- Misspelling as 'Apennines' or 'Appenines'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Alps are a major mountain range in Central Europe, north of Italy. The Apennines are a separate range that runs down the length of the Italian peninsula.
It is a plural noun. We say 'the Apennines are' not 'the Apennines is'.
Corno Grande, part of the Gran Sasso massif, is the highest peak, reaching 2,912 metres (9,554 ft).
Yes, there are volcanic districts, most famously around Mount Vesuvius near Naples and the volcanoes of the Roman Comagmatic Province, though the range itself is primarily fold mountains.
A major mountain range in Italy, stretching the length of the Italian peninsula.
Apennines is usually formal, geographical in register.
Apennines: in British English it is pronounced /ˈæp.ə.naɪnz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈæp.ə.naɪnz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
APENNINES: A PENinsula's Nine-Spine - The mountain range that runs down Italy like nine spines on a pen-shaped land.
Conceptual Metaphor
A backbone (the backbone of Italy); a barrier/divide; a natural fortress.
Practice
Quiz
What is the Apennines?