Kilimanjaro
Proper noun A specific, massive, dormant stratovolcano in Tanzania, East Africa. It is the highest mountain peak on the African continent and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world, rising from its base. It is notable for its three volcanic cones, its permanent ice fields (though receding), and its location near the equator.
Kilimanjaro is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this mountain. It is often preceded by "Mount." - Example: Many adventurers dream of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. - Example: The snows of Kilimanjaro are a famous natural feature.
- "To climb/conquer Kilimanjaro": Refers to the challenging trek to its summit, Uhuru Peak.
- Example: It took them seven days to climb Kilimanjaro.
- Used in literary and cultural contexts to symbolize a great challenge, an imposing goal, or the majesty of Africa.
- Example: For her, finishing the thesis was her personal Kilimanjaro.
- Mount Kilimanjaro: The full, most common name.
- Kibo: The name of the highest summit cone of Kilimanjaro, where Uhuru Peak is located.
- Uhuru Peak: The actual highest point on Kilimanjaro's crater rim.
- The Roof of Africa: A common epithet for Kilimanjaro.
- The highest peak in Africa: A descriptive synonym.
While not a phrasal verb, the mountain's name is central to the idiom: - "A Kilimanjaro of [something]": Used metaphorically to describe a very large or daunting amount or challenge. - Example: He faced a Kilimanjaro of paperwork on his first day.
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the highest peak in Africa; located in northeastern Tanzania; 19,340 feet high
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