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Definition of kamchatka
kamchatka
/kæmˈtʃæt.kə/
kam · chat · ka
Adjective:Kamchatkan
kamchatka Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large peninsula located in the Russian Far East, bordered by the Sea of Okhotsk to the west and the Bering Sea and Pacific Ocean to the east, renowned for its high concentration of active volcanoes and rich wildlife.
Example
"The geologists mounted an expedition to Kamchatka to study its spectacular geothermal activity and pristine volcanic landscape."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Russian Камчатка (Kamchatka), named after the Kamchatka River. The river's name is believed to derive from Ivan Kamchaty, a 17th-century Russian explorer, or from a local indigenous ethnonym.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kamchatka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kamchatka