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Caldera (noun) means a big hollow left behind when the top of a volcano collapses in on itself.

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A big hollow left behind when the top of a volcano collapses in on itself.

"The lakes of both Rotorua and Taupo occupy calderas left from enormous prehistoric eruptions, and magma lies at shallow depths beneath a number of centres." — Tony Waltham, Geyser watching (2000)

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish caldera ("cauldron"), which came from Late Latin caldāria ("warm bath"), itself from Latin caldārium. It is a doublet of chowder.

Rhymes for caldera

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What is the meaning of caldera?

"caldera" (noun) means a big hollow left behind when the top of a volcano collapses in on itself.