Savannah Meaning
/səˈvænə/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAlternative spelling of savanna.
nameA locality in the Shire of Carpentaria, Queensland, Australia.
Sentence Examples
But it's a typical savannah country, and we enjoy cooler temperatures.
African elephants are divided into two different species: savannah and forest elephants.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In Africa, the lion prowled the hot, grassy ____ with scattered trees.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The wildlife photographer spent weeks in the ____ capturing images of migrating wildebeest.
Word Origin & History
The cities are named after the Savannah River, possibly derived from Shawnee or Algonquian.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""I kind of like Bianca. And Chelsea. And Courtney."
Elise gave it some thought. " Those are nice names." She nodded.
"What do you think about Savannah?" Audrey asked. " Then I could be Savannah from Savannah.""
— 2004, Anne Frasier, Play dead, →ISBN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In Africa, the lion prowled the hot, grassy ____ with scattered trees.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The wildlife photographer spent weeks in the ____ capturing images of migrating wildebeest.