Crimea

geographical name

Cri·mea | \ krī-ˈmē-ə

, krə-\

variants: or Crimean Peninsula \ krī-ˈmē-ən

, krə- \

Definition of Crimea

peninsula in southeastern Europe extending into the Black Sea southwest of the Sea of Azov

Note: Especially in running text, Crimea is often referred to as the Crimea .