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reindeer

/ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/

Meanings
noun
(plural: reindeer) Any Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species Rangifer tarandus, with a number of subspecies.

Examples :

"During our trip to Alaska, we saw a herd of reindeer grazing in the snowy fields. "
animal nature biology environment

Related Words

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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reindeers noun

/ˈreɪndɪərz/

(plural: reindeer) Any Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species Rangifer tarandus, with a number of subspecies.

"The photograph showed a large herd of reindeers grazing peacefully on the snowy tundra. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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dwelling noun

/ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/

A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

"The old house served as a dwelling for Albert."

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scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

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grouping verb

/ˈɡɹuːpɪŋ/

To put together to form a group.

"group the dogs by hair colour"

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subspecies noun

/-siːz/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below species.

"Scientists classify tigers into different subspecies, such as the Bengal tiger and the Siberian tiger, which are all still tigers but have slightly different characteristics. "

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subarctic noun

/sʌbˈɑːktɪk/

Region immediately outside of the Arctic Circle or regions similar to these in climate or conditions of life.

"The subarctic is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers, making agriculture challenging. "

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populations noun

/ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃənz/ /ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃənz/

The people living within a political or geographical boundary.

"The population of New Jersey will not stand for this!"