CultureJuly 14, 2026
ravine
/rəˈviːn/
Definition
A deep, narrow, steep-sided valley, especially one formed by the action of running water.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'ravine,' which originally meant a 'rushing stream' or 'gully.' It entered English in the late 18th century to describe the rugged geological features carved out by such streams.
In the news
The word is used to identify the specific site of the 1941 Babi Yar massacre, a tragic historical location featured in one of Loznitsa's documentaries.
Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa defends Israel: 'A cultural boycott is like fighting the rain'
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