St. Elias Mountains
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specific mountain range in North America: The St. Elias Mountains are a major coastal mountain range located along the border between southeastern Alaska (United States) and southwestern Yukon (Canada). They are part of the larger Pacific Coast Ranges.
Usage
- The term "St. Elias Mountains" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic feature. It is typically used in geographical, geological, and mountaineering contexts.
- Example:
Advanced Usage
- "the St. Elias range": An alternative way to refer to the same mountain range.
- The glaciers in the St. Elias range are extensive.
Variants and Related Words
- Saint Elias Mountains: A full variant of the name.
- St. Elias Range: A common shortened reference.
Synonyms
- Coastal mountain range (general term, not a direct synonym but a descriptive category).
Noun
- a range of mountains between Alaska and the Yukon territory