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thule Meaning
thule (n)
a town in northwestern Greenland; during World War II a United States naval base was built there
the geographical region believed by ancient geographers to be the northernmost land in the inhabited world
thule (n.)
The name given by ancient geographers to the northernmost part of the habitable world. According to some, this land was Norway, according to others, Iceland, or more probably Mainland, the largest of the Shetland islands; hence, the Latin phrase ultima Thule, farthest Thule.
thule Sentence Examples
- The Thule people inhabited the Arctic regions from Greenland to northern Norway.
- The Thule culture flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries and was known for its sophisticated hunting and fishing techniques.
- Thule Air Base in Greenland is one of the most northerly military installations in the world.
- The Thule Society was a German occult group active in the early 20th century that promoted Arctic exploration.
- The Thule Correctional Center in Louisiana is one of the highest-security prisons in the United States.
- The Thule Area is a region in Antarctica that is home to several research stations.
- Thule Drilling Project was an international scientific expedition to recover ice cores from the Greenland ice sheet.
- The Thule Stone is a mysterious artifact found in Greenland that has been the subject of much speculation and folklore.
- Thule Group is a Swedish sports equipment and outdoor gear manufacturer.
- The Thule Law Enforcement Center in Oklahoma City is a facility that provides training and support for law enforcement officers.
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a town in northwestern Greenland; during World War II a United States naval base was built there, the geographical region believed by ancient geographers to be
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The Thule people inhabited the Arctic regions from Greenland to northern Norway.
The Thule culture flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries and was known for its sophisticated hunting and fishing techniques.
Thule Air Base in Greenland is one of the most northerly military installations in the world.
The Thule Society was a German occult group active in the early 20th century that promoted Arctic exploration.
