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Definition
Crete is the largest island in Greece and a popular tourist destination in the Mediterranean Sea.
Usage & Nuances
'Crete' is always a proper noun and refers to the Greek island. In English, it's pronounced 'KREET.' Not to be confused with 'concrete.' Used mostly in geographical, historical, or travel contexts.
Spanish: CretaPortuguese (BR): CretaPortuguese (PT): CretaChinese (Simplified): 克里特岛Chinese (Traditional): 克里特島Hindi: क्रेटArabic: كريتBengali: ক্রীট (গ্রিসের দ্বীপ)Russian: КритJapanese: クレタ島Vietnamese: Crete (đảo lớn của Hy Lạp)Korean: 크레타섬Turkish: GiritUrdu: کریٹ (یونان کا جزیرہ)Indonesian: Kreta
Example Sentences
Many tourists visit Crete every year.
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The weather in Crete is warm and sunny.
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Crete is an island in Greece.
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I’d love to spend my summer vacation in Crete one day.
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Crete has beautiful beaches and ancient ruins.
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Have you ever tried traditional food from Crete?
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