Andaman
Definition
An archipelago consisting of a chain of volcanic and coral islands located in the eastern Indian Ocean, separating the Andaman Sea from the Bay of Bengal, politically belonging to India (as part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory). The region is globally renowned for its spectacular marine and terrestrial biodiversity, pristine rainforests, and the protection of isolated indigenous tribes living in archaic stages of prehistoric development.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Andaman
- Andaman Islands
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, singular only, masculine or neuter toponymic agreement. |
| Formation | Ancient geographical root historically recorded by travelers, linked etymologically to Malay and Hindu mythological names. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæn.də.mæn] |
| Source | Gazetteer of Indian Ocean Island Territories and Maritime Toponyms |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Cercetătorii au studiat recifele de corali din jurul arhipelagului Andaman timp de trei luni.
EN: Researchers studied the coral reefs around the Andaman archipelago for three months.
RO: Marea Andaman adăpostește rute comerciale maritime de mare importanță pentru Asia de Sud-Est.
EN: The Andaman Sea houses maritime trade routes of great importance for Southeast Asia.
RO: Guvernul indian interzice accesul turiștilor pe anumite insule din grupul Andaman pentru a proteja triburile locale.
EN: The Indian government bans tourist access to certain islands in the Andaman group to protect local tribes.
Idioms & Phrases
Marea Andaman / Andaman Sea
RO: Corp de apă marginal din nord-estul Oceanului Indian, delimitat de țărmurile Myanmarului, Thailandei și ale arhipelagului omonim.
EN: A marginal body of water in the northeastern Indian Ocean, bounded by the shores of Myanmar, Thailand, and the homonymous archipelago.
Limbi andamaneze / Andamanese languages
RO: Familie lingvistică structurală unică și arhaică vorbită de populațiile aborigene din insule, aflată pe cale de dispariție.
EN: A unique and archaic structural language family spoken by the aboriginal populations of the islands, currently facing extinction.
Insula Sentinela de Nord din Andaman / North Sentinel Island in Andaman
RO: Teritoriu izolat faimos din arhipelag, locuit de tribul sentinelezilor care refuză violent orice contact cu lumea exterioară.
EN: A famous isolated territory within the archipelago, inhabited by the Sentinelese tribe who violently reject any contact with the outside world.
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