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Karakoram Range

Karakoram Range

8.0
A mountain range in northern Kashmir that includes K2, the world's second highest peak
  • proper noun
translation icon : cordillera del Karakoram
  • K2, the second tallest mountain in the world, is part of the Karakoram Range.

Examples

  • The Karakoram Range is renowned for its challenging climbing routes and stunning glaciers.

  • Researchers conducted a wildlife survey in the remote areas of the Karakoram Range.

  • The Karakoram Range is known for its stunning landscapes.

  • Many climbers dream of summiting peaks in the Karakoram Range.

  • K2, the second tallest mountain in the world, is part of the Karakoram Range.

  • Researchers conducted a wildlife survey in the remote areas of the Karakoram Range.

  • The Karakoram Range is renowned for its challenging climbing routes and stunning glaciers.

Synonyms

Karakoram
vsKarakoram Range
1 8.7

A high mountain range in northern Kashmir that includes K2

includes the explicit word for a group of mountains
Karakorum Range
vsKarakoram Range
8.4

A mountain range in northern Kashmir that has K2, the second highest mountain in the world

is the same but uses alternative standard spelling
Mustagh Range
vsKarakoram Range
9.9

A mountain range in northern Kashmir that includes K2, the world's second highest peak

refers to the same area but uses a different regional name

Surface Forms

Karakoram Range main

Morphology

Karakoram + range

The meaning 'a mountain range' is directly derivable from the combination of the proper name 'Karakoram' and the noun 'range' (group of mountains). This naming pattern (X Range / X Mountains) is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Karakoram Range may come from old local words kara ('black') and koram ('rock' or 'gravel'), giving the picture of dark, rocky mountains. That's why the name fits these high, rough mountains.