Geography

Definition of political division

Division, with etymological origin in the Latin word divisio, refers to the act and result of dividing: fragmenting, distributing, separating or dividing something. The idea of ​​politics, on the other hand, can refer to the practice or doctrine linked to the management of the State and public affairs. The idea of ​​political division is linked to […]

Definition of Asia

The continent with the largest number of inhabitants and the largest area is Asia. It develops between the Indian Ocean (to the south), the Arctic Ocean (to the north), the Pacific Ocean (to the east) and the Ural Mountains (to the west). Due to its geographical location, Asia is located in the northern hemisphere of planet Earth. Is […]

Definition of Europe

The continent that borders Asia to the east is called Europe; with the Atlantic Ocean to the west; with the Arctic Ocean to the north; and with the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It is part of the Eurasian supercontinent and is located in the northern hemisphere of planet Earth. With an area of ​​just over […]

Definition of Africa

Africa is the name of the continent located between the Indian and Atlantic oceans. With an area of ​​just over 30,000,000 square kilometers, it is located behind Asia and America in terms of territorial extension. In Africa, currently, 54 countries are recognized (that is, States with sovereignty). Furthermore, there are territories that […]

Definition of highway

Highway is a term that is formed with the compositional element auto- (referring to the automobile) and the noun track (which can refer, among other things, to a road or a space intended for the advancement of vehicles). A highway, in this framework, is a type of road. A path is called a road or route […]

Definition of corner

The etymology of corner takes us to the Gothic word skĭna, in turn linked to the Old High German scina. The term refers to an edge: the line that is generated when two planes intersect. In a broad sense, a corner is a place where two surfaces or lines intersect, forming a […]

Definition of russet

The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes two meanings of vermilion, both associated with the same meaning. According to the RAE, bermejo is an adjective that refers to that which is reddish in color. It is interesting to note that the term comes from vermicŭlus, a Latin word that refers to quermes or kermes. This is due […]

Definition of bristol

Bristol is a term that can refer to different places, companies and institutions. When it is accented on the letter I (bristol), it is a common noun with two meanings recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. A bristol, according to the RAE, is a paper that is used to […]

Definition of castile

Castile is a term that can refer to different zones, areas and localities. Regardless of its use as a proper noun, the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes a meaning as a common noun. The fabric also known as bayetón is called castile. This wool fabric is characterized by having abundant […]

Definition of borneo

Borneo is the act and result of borning. This verb (bornear), in turn, has different meanings. As can be seen, to know what the concept of borneo refers to, we must analyze the meaning of bornear. It may be the action of tilting, twisting or turning an element; from arranging certain pieces until placing them […]