Monsoon: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง๏ธ
monsoon
[ mษnหsuหn ]
weather phenomenon
A monsoon is a seasonal wind that brings significant rainfall to certain regions, primarily in South Asia. The term is most commonly associated with the Indian subcontinent, where the summer monsoon occurs between June and September. During this time, the southwest winds pick up moisture from the ocean and lead to heavy downpours, significantly affecting agriculture and water supply. Monsoons can also occur in other parts of the world, but the Indian monsoon is the most well-known for its intensity and duration.
Synonyms
rainy season, wet season
Examples of usage
- The monsoon season brings much-needed water to the crops.
- Residents prepare for the annual monsoon flood.
- The monsoon winds change direction in the autumn.
Translations
Translations of the word "monsoon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น monรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคธเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Monsun
๐ฎ๐ฉ muson
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ monsun
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใณในใผใณ
๐ซ๐ท muson
๐ช๐ธ monzรณn
๐น๐ท muson
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ููุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ monsun
๐ธ๐ฐ monsรบn
๐จ๐ณ ๅญฃ้ฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ monsun
๐ฎ๐ธ monsรบn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัััะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ muson
๐ฒ๐ฝ monzรณn
Etymology
The word 'monsoon' originates from the Arabic term 'mawsim', which means 'season'. It was later adopted into Portuguese as 'monรงรฃo' and eventually made its way into English. The term was historically associated with the wind patterns that affect the Indian Ocean region, and it has been used to describe the seasonal weather systems that bring heavy rains to South Asia. Monsoons play a crucial role in the ecology and economy of the regions they affect, being essential for agriculture in countries like India. Over time, the understanding and study of monsoons have expanded, highlighting their variations and impacts on global weather patterns.