the Pamirs
1
7.6
- proper noun
- The intersection of ancient trade routes made the Pamirs an important region historically.
Examples
-
The explorers embarked on a challenging expedition across the Pamirs to study its unique ecosystem.
-
Many rivers in Central Asia have their sources in the Pamirs.
-
I hiked in the Pamirs last summer.
-
Have you ever visited the Pamirs?
-
The Pamirs are often referred to as the 'Roof of the World' due to their high elevation.
-
Trekking in the Pamirs offers breathtaking views and challenging routes for adventurous hikers.
-
The ancient Silk Road ran through the Pamirs, connecting traders between China and the West.
Synonyms
1
6.9
A mountain range in Central Asia mainly in Tajikistan, reaching into Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and western China
Surface Forms
Morphology
the + Pamirs
This is a proper name: 'the' is just the definite article and 'Pamirs' is a toponym with no compositional meaning that indicates 'mountain range' from its parts. Place names are lexicalized and language-specific, so a B1 learner who only knows the constituent words would not reliably infer the full geographic meaning without prior exposure.
Etymology
The Pamirs may come from an old local word meaning 'roof of the world' because the very high peaks rise above the surrounding land like a roof. That's why the Pamirs refers to the high mountain area in Central Asia.