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McKinley

McKinley

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A very high snow-covered mountain in south central Alaska, the tallest in North America
  • proper noun
  • /məkˈɪnli/
translation icon : Denali
  • Cleveland's successor, President William McKinley, favored annexation, which was finally accomplished in 1898.
  • Mount McKinley

Examples

  • President William McKinley was assassinated in Buffalo at the Pan-American Exposition.

    You Kill Me (2007)

  • Many climbers dream of reaching the peak of McKinley, the highest mountain in North America.

  • Mount McKinley, 130 miles north of downtown, can be seen on clear days.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Leon Czolgosz shot and killed President William McKinley in 1901.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The breathtaking view from the summit of McKinley is well worth the challenging climb.

  • During winter, McKinley is often covered in a thick layer of snow, attracting adventurous skiers.

Synonyms

Denali
vsMcKinley
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The highest mountain in North America in south-central Alaska

is the older name formerly used for the same mountain
Mount McKinley
vsMcKinley
1 4.9

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

is the shorter, more common form rather than the full official name
Mt. McKinley
vsMcKinley
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Former name for Denali, the highest mountain in North America in Alaska

is the nonabbreviated, more general name rather than the abbreviation

Compounds

Mount McKinley
1 4.9

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

Surface Forms

McKinley main

Etymology

McKinley was the name given to this mountain after US President William McKinley, so people used the president's name for the peak. The older native name Denali means 'the high one', which explains why it is the tallest mountain in North America.