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Meaning of the word cetacean in English

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cetacean

US /sɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

UK /sɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

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Noun

a marine mammal of the order Cetacea, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Example:

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Whales and dolphins are examples of cetaceans.

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The study focused on the migration patterns of various cetacean species.

Synonym:

whale dolphin porpoise

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