vinland

/vɪnˈlænd/

Definitions

1. noun

a region in North America, now part of Canada, that was explored by Leif Erikson around 1000 CE and named after its resemblance to the vine-covered landscape of Iceland

“The Vikings established a settlement in Vinland, marking the first European presence in North America.”

Synonyms

  • North American colony
  • Viking settlement

Antonyms

  • South American colony