sajama
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Definition
Proper noun * Sajama: A specific, singular mountain peak located in the Andes mountain range, within the country of Bolivia. It is notable for its height of 21,391 feet (approximately 6,521 meters).
Usage Notes
- "Sajama" is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
- It refers to one specific geographical feature (a mountain), not a type of mountain or a range.
- It is used as the name for this peak in geographical, mountaineering, and travel contexts.
Examples
- As a subject:
- Sajama is the highest mountain in Bolivia.
- Sajama, an extinct volcano, dominates the landscape of the national park.
- As an object:
- Many climbers attempt to summit Sajama each year.
- The photograph captured the sunset behind Sajama.
Advanced Usage
- In a possessive or descriptive form: The name can be used to describe related geographical or cultural features.
- We visited the Sajama National Park.
- The Sajama region is known for its unique flora.
Variants and Related Words
- Nevado Sajama: A common variant of the name, where "Nevado" is Spanish for "snow-capped" or "snowy."
- The expedition aimed to reach the summit of Nevado Sajama.
Synonyms
- Peak: A general term for the pointed top of a mountain.
- Summit: The highest point of a mountain.
- Mount: Used in the names of specific mountains (e.g., Mount Everest). Note: "Sajama" is typically used alone, not as "Mount Sajama."
Different Meanings
This word has only one primary meaning as a proper noun referring to the specific Bolivian mountain peak. It does not have other common definitions, idioms, or phrasal verbs.
Noun
- a mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia (21,391 feet high)