Synonyms for

Greenland

Verb / ˈgri:nlʌnd / / ˈgri:ˌnlænd / Another word for greenland — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Greenland is a large island in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a territory of Denmark.

Synonyms & similar words

gronland greenland kalaallitnunaat Grønland

Synonyms by register

Formal

verdant territory lush expanse fertile land

Informal

green space the boonies the sticks

Literary

emerald isle sylvan realm verdant paradise

Antonyms

barrenness desolation wasteland aridness emptiness sterility

Common collocations

  • Greenland ice sheet
  • Greenland shark
  • South Greenland
  • East Greenland
  • Greenland National Park
  • Greenlandic language
  • Greenland halibut

Word family

noun greenness
adjective Greenlandic

Usage note

Greenland most commonly refers to the large island territory of Greenland. It can also be used poetically to describe any lush, fertile land, though this usage is less common in modern English.

Example sentences

  1. Greenland is the worlds largest island.
  2. Greenland is located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
  3. Greenland is a beautiful place to visit.
  4. Greenland is a territory of Denmark.
  5. Greenland is covered with ice and snow.

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