🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

हिमालय

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Himalaya

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Himalaya/hɪməˈleɪə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"हिमालय की पर्वत श्रृंखला विश्व की सबसे ऊँची है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A major mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.

    "The Himalaya is home to some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest."
  2. 2

    The region surrounding the Himalaya mountain range, often associated with diverse cultures and ecosystems.

    "Many trekkers visit the Himalaya for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Himalaya' originates from the Sanskrit word 'Himalaya', which means 'abode of snow'. The name has been used historically to refer to the mountain range that separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau, evolving in meaning to encompass the cultural and geographical significance of the region over centuries.

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