Definition

Proper noun A specific, major mountain peak located in the Himalayan mountain range in northern India. It is notable for its significant height of 25,660 feet (approximately 7,824 meters).

Usage Notes

• "Nanda Devi" is the name of a specific geographical feature, a mountain. As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.
• It is used to refer to the mountain itself, the surrounding massif, or the protected area named after it (e.g., Nanda Devi National Park).

Examples

• As a subject:
• In a prepositional phrase:
• With a modifier:

Advanced Usage

• "Nanda Devi Sanctuary": Refers to the high-altitude glacial basin surrounded by peaks, which the mountain towers over.
  • Access to the inner Nanda Devi Sanctuary is highly restricted for conservation.
• "Nanda Devi National Park": Refers to the national park and biosphere reserve established around the mountain.
  • Nanda Devi National Park is a haven for rare Himalayan flora and fauna.

Variants and Related Words

• Nanda Devi East: The name for the slightly lower eastern summit of the massif.
• Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: The larger protected area encompassing the national park.

Synonyms

• Peak
• Summit
• Mountain

Note: These are general synonyms for a mountain peak. "Nanda Devi" itself is a unique proper noun without a direct synonym.

Noun

1. a mountain in the Himalayas in northern India (25,660 feet high)