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hillary

Sir Edmund Hillary stands proudly on a snowy mountain peak.

Definition

Proper noun * Sir Edmund Hillary: A New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, renowned for being one of the first two individuals, along with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay, to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.

Usage

The word "Hillary" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the person, Sir Edmund Hillary. It is not used as a common noun with a general meaning. * Sir Edmund Hillary's achievement was a landmark in exploration. * Many books have been written about Hillary and the Everest expedition.

Advanced Usage
  • The Hillary Step: A nearly vertical 12-meter (39-foot) rock face on the southeast ridge of Mount Everest, named after Sir Edmund Hillary. It was historically a significant technical challenge near the summit.
    • Climbers must navigate the Hillary Step before reaching the top of Everest.
Variants and Related Words
  • Himalayan (adj): Of or relating to the Himalayas, the mountain range containing Everest.
    • The Himalayan landscape is breathtaking.
Synonyms
  • Mountaineer: A person who climbs mountains, especially as a sport.
  • Explorer: A person who explores an unfamiliar area.
  • Adventurer: A person who enjoys or seeks adventure.
Related Phrases
  • To conquer Everest: A common phrase meaning to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest.
    • Hillary and Tenzing conquered Everest in 1953.
hillary

Sir Edmund Hillary stands proudly on a snowy mountain peak.

Noun
  1. New Zealand mountaineer who in 1953 first attained the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (born in 1919)

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