Definition

Proper noun A specific mountain peak located in the Andes mountain range within the country of Bolivia. It is notable for its significant elevation.

Usage

This word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is typically used in contexts related to geography, mountaineering, or travel.

Examples

• The expedition team aimed to summit Ancohuma, one of the highest peaks in Bolivia.
• Ancohuma is part of the Cordillera Real range in the Andes.
• On a clear day, the snow-capped peak of Ancohuma is visible from the nearby valley.

Advanced Usage

• "The slopes of Ancohuma": Refers to the sides or flanks of the mountain.
  • The glaciers on the slopes of Ancohuma are receding due to climate change.
• "Ancohuma's summit": Refers to the highest point of the mountain.
  • Reaching Ancohuma's summit requires technical climbing skills.

Variants and Related Words

• Nevado Ancohuma: A variant name sometimes used, where "Nevado" is Spanish for "snow-capped."
• Janq'u Uma: The Aymara language name for the mountain, meaning "white water."

Synonyms

• Peak: A general term for the pointed top of a mountain.
• Summit: The highest point of a mountain.
• Mountain: A large natural elevation of the earth's surface.

Notes on Meaning

This word has only one specific meaning as a proper noun identifying a particular mountain. It does not have abstract, metaphorical, or common noun meanings.

Noun

1. a mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia (20,960 feet high)