Adriatic refers to the Adriatic Sea, the southeastern body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkans. In geography, it also describes related regions, cultures, or features around that sea. The term is used in historical, biogeographic, and geopolitical contexts, and can function as an adjective or noun describing things associated with the Adriatic. The pronunciation emphasizes smooth syllables and a clear final stress on the second syllable.
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