Westernmost: meaning, definitions and examples
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westernmost
[ ˈwɛstərnmoʊst ]
geographical position
The term 'westernmost' refers to the furthest point to the west in a given geographical region or area. This superlative form of 'western' is used to describe locations, landmarks, or territories that are situated at the extreme western end of a map or region. It can apply to countries, cities, or any significant land formation. The westernmost point can often have historical, cultural, or strategic significance, affecting how people interact with that area.
Synonyms
farthest west, furthest west, most western.
Examples of usage
- The westernmost island of Hawaii is Niihau.
- The westernmost state in the United States is Alaska.
- Cape Wrath is the westernmost point of mainland Scotland.
- Argentina's westernmost province is Mendoza.
Translations
Translations of the word "westernmost" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais ocidental
🇮🇳 पश्चिमीतम
🇩🇪 westlichster
🇮🇩 paling barat
🇺🇦 найзахідніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej na zachód
🇯🇵 最も西の (mottomo nishi no)
🇫🇷 le plus à l'ouest
🇪🇸 el más occidental
🇹🇷 en batıdaki
🇰🇷 가장 서쪽의 (gajang seojjog-ui)
🇸🇦 الأكثر غربيًا (al'akthar ghrbiyan)
🇨🇿 nejzápadnější
🇸🇰 najzápadnejší
🇨🇳 最西的 (zuì xī de)
🇸🇮 najzahodnejši
🇮🇸 vesturst
🇰🇿 ең батыс (eñ batıs)
🇬🇪 ყველაზე დასავლეთი (q'velaze dzalabati)
🇦🇿 ən qərbdə
🇲🇽 el más occidental
Etymology
The word 'westernmost' is a compound adjective, formed from the base word 'western' and the superlative suffix '-most'. The adjective 'western' comes from the Old English 'westerne', which is derived from 'west', originating from the Proto-Germanic word '*westros'. The suffix '-most' is used in English to denote the extreme or greatest degree of something, with its roots tracing back to the Old English 'māest', which indicates superlative forms. The combination of these elements allows 'westernmost' to be used effectively in geographical contexts, signifying the extreme western position of an object or location.