Mediterranean Sea

/mɛdɪtərˈeɪniɪn si/
/mɛdɪtəˈreɪniən si/
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Definitions of Mediterranean Sea
  1. noun
    the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
    synonyms: Mediterranean
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    example of:
    sea
    a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
    types:
    mare nostrum
    (our sea) the Mediterranean to the ancient Romans
Pronunciation
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/mɛdɪtərˈeɪniɪn si/
UK
/mɛdɪtəˈreɪniən si/
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