Meaning of the word isthmus in English

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isthmus

US /ˈɪsθ.məs/
UK /ˈɪsθ.məs/
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Noun

a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, connecting two larger landmasses.

Example:
The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America.
They plan to build a new road across the isthmus.