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

1. a mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia (21,391 feet high)