Definitions for sakhalinˈsæk əˌlin, ˌsæk əˈlin

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Sa•kha•linˈsæk əˌlin, ˌsæk əˈlin(n.)

  1. an island of the Russian Federation in the Sea of Okhotsk, N of Japan: formerly (1905–45) divided between the Soviet Union and Japan. 685,000; 29,100 sq. mi. (75,369 sq. km).

    Category: Geography (places)

    Ref: Japanese, Karafuto.

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  1. Sakhalin(ProperNoun)

    The largest island of Russia, off it's eastern coast.


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