Kunlun Mountains

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Definition

Proper noun: - A major mountain range in Asia: The Kunlun Mountains are a significant mountain system in western China, forming a long, nearly continuous chain that runs along the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.

Usage
  • The term "Kunlun Mountains" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic feature. It is typically used in geographical, geological, and historical contexts.
  • It functions as the subject or object of a sentence when discussing Asian geography.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "The Kunlun": In some contexts, the range may be referred to simply as "the Kunlun," though "Kunlun Mountains" is the standard full form.
    • The geology of the Kunlun is complex and varied.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kunlun: A shortened form sometimes used to refer to the mountain range or the surrounding region.
  • Kunlun Shan: An alternative name incorporating "Shan," the Chinese word for mountain.
Synonyms
  • Kunlun Range: A synonymous phrase with identical meaning.
Noun
  1. a mountain range in western China that extends eastward from the Indian border for 1000 miles