Kanchanjanga

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Definition

Proper noun: - Kanchenjunga: The name of a major mountain peak in the Himalayas, located on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is the third-highest mountain in the world.

Usage Notes
  • "Kanchenjunga" is a proper noun used exclusively as the name of this specific geographical feature. It is not used with an article (e.g., "the Kanchenjunga" is incorrect).
  • The spelling "Kanchanjanga" is a less common variant; the most widely accepted and used spelling in English is Kanchenjunga.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The mountain is often personified or referenced in cultural and spiritual contexts due to its significance in Himalayan traditions.
    • The story describes Kanchenjunga not just as a mountain, but as a guardian deity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kanchenjunga (n): The standard and most common English spelling of the mountain's name.
  • Kangchenjunga (n): Another accepted transliteration variant.
  • Mount Kanchenjunga (n): A fuller, more formal reference to the mountain.
Synonyms
  • Peak: A general term for the pointed top of a mountain.
    • Kanchenjunga is one of the world's most formidable peaks.
  • Summit: The highest point of a mountain.
    • The team finally reached the summit of Kanchenjunga.
Related Phrases
  • The Kanchenjunga Massif: Refers to the entire mountain group, of which the main peak is the highest point.
    • The Kanchenjunga Massif includes five major peaks.
Noun
  1. a mountain the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (28,208 feet high)

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