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steppe

 

[ stษ›p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

open land

A large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia. Steppes are characterized by hot summers and cold winters.

Synonyms

plain, prairie, savanna

Examples of usage

  • The nomads of the Eurasian steppes relied on their herds for survival.
  • The steppe is home to a diverse range of wildlife.
  • The vast steppe stretched out before us, seemingly endless.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

A vast area of flat, treeless grassland in southeastern Europe or Asia.

Synonyms

grassland, pampas, plains

Examples of usage

  • The Mongolian steppe is famous for its unique landscapes.
  • The steppe region is known for its extreme weather conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "steppe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estepe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steppe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ steppa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะตะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ step

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ†ใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท steppe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estepa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bozkฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู‡ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ step

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ step

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰ๅŽŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stepe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stefna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรถl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estepa

Etymology

The word 'steppe' originated from the Russian word 'step' and the Turkish word 'stรคpe', both referring to a vast, treeless plain. The steppe biome has played a significant role in human history, serving as a habitat for nomadic tribes and influencing the spread of cultures and civilizations. The Eurasian steppe, in particular, has been a crossroads of trade and conquest, shaping the course of history in various periods.

See also: misstep, missteps, overstep, sidestep, step, stepping, steps.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,224, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.