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Denali

Denali

9 5.5
The highest mountain in North America in south-central Alaska
  • proper noun
  • /dɪˈnɑːli/
translation icon : Denali
  • Stampede Road stretches from the Parks Highway, which connects Anchorage and Fairbanks, west toward the northeastern edge of Denali National Park and Preserve.
  • Denali National Park
  • Denali National

Examples

  • However, Denali National Park in Alaska is less spoiled, and bears there can sometimes be photographed from the road.

    Academic text (1994)
  • In the first sets of materials, students and teachers can learn about Denali National Park through lessons on the habitat, migration, and nesting of golden eagles.

    Academic text (2003)
  • I recall riding practically to the base of the north face of Denali and still being close to sea level.

    Blog text (11)
  • I had my sights set on climbing Denali, and Denali is the tallest mountain in North America.

  • Figure 3 was made near the Eielson Visitor Center at mile 66 on the Denali National Park road.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The clouds are clearing, revealing the Alaskan mountain range to the south (the Denali summit is just visible behind the cloud at the top right).

    Academic text (2009)
  • Even Alaska's remote Denali National Park suffers from smog transported from Pacific Rim countries.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The magnifying power of a telephoto lens can convert even the magnificent Denali landscape into a series of tightly framed abstract compositions.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Many adventurers dream of climbing to the summit of Denali, the highest mountain in North America.

  • Located in Alaska, Denali offers stunning views and challenging trails for hikers.

Synonyms

McKinley
vsDenali
40 5.0

A very high snow-covered mountain in south central Alaska, the tallest in North America

is the current official name and not the informal surname shorthand
Mount McKinley
vsDenali
1 4.9

A tall mountain in south-central Alaska that is the highest peak in North America

is the current official name replacing that older formal name
Mt. McKinley
vsDenali
6.0

Former name for Denali, the highest mountain in North America in Alaska

is the modern official name used instead of that abbreviation

Compounds

A large park in Alaska with tall mountains, open wild land and animals like bears and moose

Denali Fault
  • Specialized
7.9

A long crack in the ground in central Alaska that makes earthquakes

A large park in Alaska with Mount Denali and animals like bears and moose

Surface Forms

Denali main

Etymology

Denali comes from the Koyukon language of Native Alaskans and means 'the high one' or 'tall one'. So the name fits perfectly: Denali is the highest mountain in North America, and the word reminds you it is very tall.