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Definition of iceland

iceland

/ˈaɪs.lənd/
Ice · land
Adjective:Icelandic
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iceland Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A Nordic island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean just south of the Arctic Circle, renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscape, glaciers, hot springs, and geothermal activity.

Example

"During our trip to Iceland, we bathed in natural hot springs and hiked across vast lava fields."

• Nearby Words

icebox
icebreaker
icefish
iceland
iceland poppy
ichthyosaur
icicle

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old Norse 'Ísland', meaning 'land of ice'. The name was traditionally given by the 9th-century Viking explorer Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson after he spotted a fjord full of drift ice.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iceland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iceland
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