Definition

Proper noun: * A rugged plateau that runs north to south through central Wales: The Cambrian Mountains are a series of mountain ranges and upland areas forming the core geographical region of Wales.

Usage

The term "Cambrian Mountains" is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific geographical feature in Wales. It is typically used with the definite article "the." * The Cambrian Mountains are known for their remote and wild landscapes. * We went hiking in the Cambrian Mountains last summer. * The source of the River Severn is located in the Cambrian Mountains.

Advanced Usage

• The name is sometimes used in a historical or geological context, as "Cambrian" is also the name for the earliest period of the Paleozoic Era. The mountains contain rocks from this ancient period.
  • The geology of the Cambrian Mountains provides a record of Earth's early history.

Variants and Related Words

• Cambrian (adjective): Of or relating to Wales; or, of or relating to the earliest period of the Paleozoic Era.
  • The Cambrian period saw an explosion of life forms.
• Mid Wales: A common alternative name for the general region encompassing the Cambrian Mountains.
• Pumlumon (English: Plynlimon): The highest point in the Cambrian Mountains.

Synonyms

• The Welsh uplands: A more general term for the highland areas of central Wales.
• The backbone of Wales: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the mountains' central, defining role in the country's geography.

Noun

1. a rugged plateau that runs north to south through central Wales