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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHimalayan
/ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the Himalayas, a major mountain range in Asia.
"The Himalayan region is known for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems."
- 1
A person or thing originating from the Himalayan region.
"The Himalayan people have a rich cultural heritage."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'himālaya', a compound of 'hima' (snow) and 'ālaya' (abode), entering English in the late 18th century through Anglo-Indian geographical exploration and mountaineering documentation. The term evolved from describing the specific Asian mountain range to a broader descriptor for ecosystems, geological features, and cultural elements originating from that region.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Himalayan" is said worldwide
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Himalayen
Transliteration: ee-ma-lah-yen
"La région himalayenne est connue pour ses paysages à couper le souffle."
Himalaya
Transliteration: hee-mah-lah-yah
"Die Himalaya-Region ist für ihre atemberaubenden Landschaften bekannt."
Himalayano
Transliteration: ee-ma-lah-yah-no
"La regione himalayana è famosa per la sua biodiversità."
Himalayo
Transliteration: ee-ma-lah-yo
"La región himalaya es conocida por su belleza natural."
Himaláia
Transliteration: ee-ma-lah-ee-ah
"A região himalaia é famosa por suas montanhas majestosas."
हिमालयी
Transliteration: Himalayi
"हिमालयी क्षेत्र अपनी प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
喜马拉雅的
Transliteration: Xǐmǎlāyǎ de
"喜马拉雅地区以其壮丽的山脉而闻名。"
히말라야의
Transliteration: Himalaya-ui
"히말라야 지역은 그 아름다움으로 유명합니다."
ヒマラヤの
Transliteration: Himaraya no
"ヒマラヤ地域はその美しさで知られています。"
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