Definition

Proper noun: * St. Elias Range: A major mountain range located in North America, forming part of the boundary between southeastern Alaska (USA) and the southwestern Yukon Territory (Canada). It is part of the larger Saint Elias Mountains and contains some of the highest peaks in North America, including Mount Logan (Canada's highest peak) and Mount Saint Elias.

Usage

• The St. Elias Range is known for its extensive icefields and glaciers, making it a significant region for glaciological study.
• Mountaineers from around the world are drawn to the challenging peaks of the St. Elias Range.
• The St. Elias Range forms a natural barrier along the Pacific coast.

Advanced Usage

• "the Saint Elias Mountains": This is the broader, more formal name for the entire mountain system, of which the St. Elias Range is a prominent part. The terms are often used interchangeably in general contexts.
  • Kluane National Park in Canada protects a large portion of the Saint Elias Mountains.

Variants and Related Words

• Saint Elias Mountains (Proper noun): The full name of the mountain system.
• Alaska Range (Proper noun): A different, neighboring mountain range in Alaska.
• Coast Mountains (Proper noun): A different mountain range along the Pacific coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Synonyms

• Saint Elias Mountains (Proper noun)

Noun

1. a range of mountains between Alaska and the Yukon territory