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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHimalayan
/hɪˈmɑː.leɪ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the Himalayas, a major mountain range in Asia.
"The Himalayan region is known for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems."
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A person or thing originating from the Himalayan region.
"The Himalayan people have a rich cultural heritage."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Himalayan' derives from the Sanskrit word 'Himalaya', meaning 'abode of snow'. This term has been used since ancient times to refer to the mountain range that separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau, reflecting its geographical and cultural significance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Himalayan" is said worldwide
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Himalayen
Transliteration: ee-ma-lah-yen
"La région himalayenne est connue pour ses paysages à couper le souffle."
Himalaya
Transliteration: hee-mah-lah-yah
"Die Himalaya-Region ist für ihre atemberaubenden Landschaften bekannt."
Himalayano
Transliteration: ee-ma-lah-yah-no
"La regione himalayana è famosa per la sua biodiversità."
Himalayo
Transliteration: ee-ma-lah-yo
"La región himalaya es conocida por su belleza natural."
Himaláia
Transliteration: ee-ma-lah-ee-ah
"A região himalaia é famosa por suas montanhas majestosas."
हिमालयी
Transliteration: Himalayi
"हिमालयी क्षेत्र अपनी प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
喜马拉雅的
Transliteration: Xǐmǎlāyǎ de
"喜马拉雅地区以其壮丽的山脉而闻名。"
히말라야의
Transliteration: Himalaya-ui
"히말라야 지역은 그 아름다움으로 유명합니다."
ヒマラヤの
Transliteration: Himaraya no
"ヒマラヤ地域はその美しさで知られています。"
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