himalaya mountains

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himalaya mountains

A family hikes along a trail in the Himalaya Mountains.

Definition

Proper noun: - A major mountain range in Asia: The Himalaya Mountains are a vast mountain system forming a barrier between the Tibetan Plateau to the north and the Indian subcontinent to the south. They contain Earth's highest peaks, including Mount Everest.

Usage and Examples
  • As a geographical location:
    • The Himalaya Mountains are the source of many major rivers.
    • Climbing in the Himalaya Mountains requires careful preparation due to the high altitude.
Advanced Usage
  • "The roof of the world": A metaphorical name often used for the Himalaya Mountains due to their immense height.
    • Explorers have long been drawn to the roof of the world, the Himalaya Mountains.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Himalayas (proper noun): The more common shortened name for the Himalaya Mountains.
    • She went trekking in the Himalayas last summer.
  • Himalayan (adjective): Relating to the Himalaya Mountains.
    • The Himalayan region has a unique ecosystem.
Synonyms
  • The Himalaya: An alternative name for the range.
  • Himalayan range: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
  • Crossing the Himalayas: Refers to the challenging act of traversing the mountain range.
    • The ancient trade route involved crossing the Himalayas.
himalaya mountains

A family hikes along a trail in the Himalaya Mountains.

Noun
  1. a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain

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