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Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta

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A tall volcano in northern California that rises about 14,162 feet
  • proper noun
  • /maʊnt ˈʃæstə/
translation icon : Monte Shasta
  • We could see the snow-capped summit of Mount Shasta from miles away as we drove north.

Examples

  • Mount Shasta is an important landmark and a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

  • Many climbers are drawn to Mount Shasta for its challenging routes and breathtaking views.

  • We hiked to the summit of Mount Shasta last summer.

  • Have you ever seen Mount Shasta covered in snow?

  • Mount Shasta is the highest peak in northern California, standing at Mount Shasta 14,162 feet.

  • Many hikers come to Mount Shasta to enjoy its beautiful trails and stunning views.

  • During the winter, Mount Shasta attracts ski enthusiasts from all over the country.

Synonyms

Shasta
vsMount Shasta
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A high volcanic mountain in northern California with a snow-covered top

is the full formal name rather than the short name

Surface Forms

Mount Shasta main

Morphology

mount + Shasta

This is a toponym formed by the generic noun 'mount' (a mountain) plus the proper name 'Shasta', so its meaning—the mountain called Shasta—is directly and transparently derived from the constituents. The pattern 'generic geographic noun + name' is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both parts will readily understand it.

Etymology

Mount Shasta may come from the name of the Shasta people who lived near the mountain. Because the local people lived close to the high, snowy peak, other people began to call the mountain by their name, so today Mount Shasta refers to that mountain.