🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Himalaya

Pronunciation / Transliteration: i.mi.la.ja

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Himalayas/hɪˈmɑːləjəz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Gli Himalaya ospitano alcune delle montagne più alte del mondo."

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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 Himalayas are home to some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest."
  2. 2

    The region surrounding this mountain range, often associated with unique biodiversity and cultural heritage.

    "The Himalayas attract trekkers and adventurers from around the globe."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Himalayas' originates from the Sanskrit word 'Himalaya', which means 'abode of snow'. The name has been used since ancient times to describe the mountain range that separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau, reflecting its geographical and cultural significance.

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