Crimea
geographical name
Cri·mea
krī-ˈmē-ə 
krə-
variants
or Crimean Peninsula
krī-ˈmē-ən
krə-
peninsula in southeastern Europe extending into the Black Sea southwest of the Sea of Azov
Note: Especially in running text, Crimea is often referred to as the Crimea .
Crimean
adjective
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“Crimea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Crimea. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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