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Alaska Range

Alaska Range

3.9
A mountain range in south central Alaska with tall snowy peaks, including Denali, North America's highest mountain
  • proper noun
  • /əˈlæskə reɪndʒ/
translation icon : cordillera de Alaska
  • During our hike, we were captivated by the breathtaking views of the Alaska Range and its towering peaks.
  • Alaska Range peaks

Examples

  • Heart-stopping vistas of rolling tundra pay homage to the rugged chain of visual pearls that comprise the Alaska Range.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The majestic Alaska Range stretches over 600 miles, showcasing stunning vistas and diverse wildlife.

  • As we drove toward Denali, we could see the Alaska Range rising dramatically against the skyline.

Surface Forms

Alaska Range main

Morphology

Alaska + range

The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents: 'Alaska' names the place and 'range' denotes a chain of mountains, so a learner who knows both will infer it refers to a mountain range in Alaska. This kind of place-name compounding is common cross-linguistically and follows transparent composition, making it clear to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Alaska Range comes from the name Alaska, a native word for 'mainland' or 'great land', plus range, which means a line of mountains. So the name simply points to the long line of high mountains in Alaska, including Denali.