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Definition of klyuchevskaya

klyuchevskaya

/ˌkljuːtʃɛfˈskaɪ.ə/
Klyu · chev · skay · a

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klyuchevskaya Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A massive stratovolcano located on the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia, globally recognized as the highest active volcano in Eurasia.

Example

"Geologists from around the world frequently travel to the Kamchatka Peninsula to monitor the continuous and dramatic eruptions of Klyuchevskaya."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Russian 'Ключевская' (Klyuchevskaya), derived from 'ключ' (klyuch) meaning 'spring' or 'water source'. It is typically used in English as a shorthand for 'Klyuchevskaya Sopka'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Klyuchevskaya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/klyuchevskaya
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