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Mt. Ararat

Mt. Ararat

1 7.7
A high mountain in eastern Turkey said to be where Noah's Ark landed
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmaʊnt ˈɛrəˌræt/
  • Literature
: Monte Ararat
  • Noah's Ark is said to have come to rest on Mt. Ararat after the flood.

Examples

  • Many climbers travel to eastern Turkey to scale Mt. Ararat.

  • In biblical tradition, Mt. Ararat is associated with the story of survival and new beginnings.

  • Many believe that Noah's Ark came to rest on Mt. Ararat.

  • Have you ever seen Mt. Ararat in person?

  • According to tradition, Mt. Ararat is the resting place of Noah's Ark after the great flood.

  • Climbing Mt. Ararat is a popular adventure for hikers seeking breathtaking views.

  • Located in eastern Turkey, Mt. Ararat is often considered a symbol of hope and renewal.

Synonyms

Ararat
vsMt. Ararat
1 8.2

A high mountain in eastern Turkey said to be where Noah's Ark landed

has identical meaning but is an alternative shorter form
Mount Ararat
vsMt. Ararat
1 6.9

A mountain in eastern Turkey long thought to be where Noah's ark landed

has identical meaning but is a different written form

Surface Forms

Mt. Ararat main

Morphology

Mt. + Ararat

This is a compositional place-name: 'Mt.' is the abbreviation for 'Mount' (mountain) and 'Ararat' is a proper name, so a learner who knows both constituents will infer it refers to a mountain called Ararat. The additional biblical association (Noah's Ark) is encyclopedic background but does not affect the basic, transparent identification as a mountain, and the 'Mount + name' pattern is cross-linguistically common.

Etymology

Mt. Ararat is the mountain in eastern Turkey that, in the Bible, is said to be where 'Noah's Ark' landed after the great flood. That strong picture of a boat resting on a peak is why Mt. Ararat is seen as a symbol of 'survival' and 'new beginnings'.