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Meanings of mediterranean in English

Portuguese
mediterrâneo
Catalan
mar mediterrània

The largest inland sea between Europe, Africa and Asia, linked to the Atlantic Ocean at its western end by the Strait of Gibraltar, including the Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, Aegean and Ionian seas, and major islands such as Sicily, Sardina, Corsica, Crete, Malta and Cyprus.

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        mediterrâneo

        Mediterranean.

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                Usage of mediterranean in English
                1
                Thousands of migrants attempt to cross the Mediterranean to Europe every year.
                Radio NZ
                2
                Olive fermentation brine causes an important local environmental problem in Mediterranean countries.
                Pubmed
                3
                A similar phenomenon seems to be happening currently in the Mediterranean Sea.
                Reuters
                4
                Nonetheless, Sanders says northern Europe is generally healthier than the Mediterranean regions.
                The Guardian
                5
                And its Mediterranean climate brings it 300 days of sunshine a year.
                The Irish Times
                6
                Now, it is among the outposts of the latest Mediterranean power: China.
                Reuters
                7
                The Mediterranean Sea is the world's most deadly border area for migrants.
                Radio NZ
                8
                It is now called the grave of the Mediterranean sea, he said.
                Radio NZ
                9
                He said he hopes Desertec can help bring Mediterranean nations closer together.
                Reuters
                10
                The result, he said, would be an Iranian port on the Mediterranean.
                The Guardian
                11
                OPINION:When you fly along the Mediterranean today, what do you see below?
                The Irish Times
                12
                I understand the significance, the Mediterranean power struggle, the Mid East spillover.
                The bourne identity
                13
                Hundreds have died trying to cross the Mediterranean so far this year.
                Reuters
                14
                Later that day they crossed a sea the size of the Mediterranean.
                Ringworld
                15
                It comes from Spain, Italy, North Africa, other Mediterranean areas and California.
                The new yorker
                16
                Liby is being held on a Navy ship in the Mediterranean Sea.
                Reuters
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                Mediterranean through the time
                Mediterranean across language varieties
                Ireland
                Common
                United States of America
                Common
                United Kingdom
                Less common