Atoll: meaning, definitions and examples

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atoll

 

[ หˆรฆtษ’l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geography

An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets.

Examples of usage

  • The Maldives is famous for its beautiful atolls.
  • Many atolls were formed as volcanic islands subsided and coral reefs grew around them.

Translations

Translations of the word "atoll" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคŸเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Atoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั‚ะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ atol

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็’ฐ็ค (ใ‹ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท atoll

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atolรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜์ดˆ (hwanch'o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุชูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ atol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฏ็ค (huรกnjiฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ atol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณralrif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะพะปะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atoll

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atolรณn

Etymology

The word 'atoll' comes from the Dhivehi language spoken in the Maldives, where atolls are abundant. The term was first introduced to the English language by British explorer Captain Samuel Wallis in the 18th century. Atolls are unique formations that have fascinated scientists and explorers for centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,458, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.