Cumberland Mountains

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The southwestern part of the Appalachian Mountains: A specific mountain range forming the southwestern section of the larger Appalachian Mountain system in the eastern United States.
Usage
  • The term "Cumberland Mountains" is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific, named geographical region. It is typically used in geographical, historical, and cultural contexts.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Cumberland Mountains are known for their rich coal deposits.
    • We went hiking in the Cumberland Mountains last summer.
    • This folk song originates from the Cumberland Mountains.
Advanced Usage
  • The range is sometimes informally called the Cumberlands.
  • The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the region, e.g., , .
Variants and Related Words
  • Cumberland Plateau: A closely related geological feature; a large, dissected plateau region adjacent to and often associated with the Cumberland Mountains.
  • The Cumberlands: A common shortened or informal name for the Cumberland Mountains region.
Synonyms
  • Cumberland Range: A less common but synonymous name for the same mountain range.
Noun
  1. the southwestern part of the Appalachians

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