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Definition of khatanga
khatanga
/kəˈtæŋ.ɡə/
Kha · tan · ga
khatanga Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, located in the Taymyr Peninsula region, which flows northward into the Khatanga Gulf of the Laptev Sea.
Example
"The expedition navigated the icy waters of the Khatanga River to study the unique Arctic ecosystem."
2
A rural locality and port settlement in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, situated on the Khatanga River in the Siberian Arctic.
Example
"Due to its remote location, the port of Khatanga serves as an essential supply hub for scientific researchers in northern Siberia."
• Rhymes for khatanga
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local indigenous Siberian languages (likely Evenki), generally translated to mean 'large river' or 'much water'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Khatanga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/khatanga