ClimateJuly 10, 2026
chokepoint
/ˈtʃoʊk.pɔɪnt/
Definition
A narrow or critical geographical passage through which a significant amount of a vital resource or trade must flow, making it highly vulnerable to disruption.
Etymology
The word is a compound of 'choke' (from Old English 'aceocian', meaning to suffocate or throttle) and 'point'. It emerged in the 20th century to describe strategic geographical locations where movement is restricted, akin to a bottleneck.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the Strait of Hormuz, a critical location for global oil transport that creates significant energy security risks when blocked.
At the NATO Summit, Energy Security Got a Word: Climate Got None
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