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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMountain-Belt
/ˈmaʊn.tɪn.bɛlt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A region characterized by a series of mountain ranges that are geologically related and formed through similar processes.
"The Himalayas are part of the larger mountain-belt that extends across Asia." - 2
A specific area where geological activity has created a distinct formation of mountains.
"The Andes mountain-belt is known for its rich biodiversity and mineral resources."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mountain-belt' is derived from the combination of 'mountain', which comes from the Old French 'montaine' (meaning 'mountain') and 'belt', which originates from the Old English 'belte', referring to a band or strip. The term has evolved to describe a linear zone of mountain ranges formed by tectonic processes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mountain-Belt" is said worldwide
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ceinture de montagnes
Transliteration: sɛ̃.tyʁ də mɔ̃.taɲ
"Les Alpes forment une ceinture de montagnes en Europe."
Gebirgszug
Transliteration: ɡəˈbɪʁk͡sˌtsuːk
"Die Alpen sind ein bekannter Gebirgszug in Europa."
catena montuosa
Transliteration: kaˈteːna monˈtʊoza
"Gli Appennini formano una catena montuosa in Italia."
cordillera
Transliteration: koɾðiˈʎeɾa
"Los Andes son una cordillera famosa en América del Sur."
cordilheira
Transliteration: koʁdʒiˈʎeɾɐ
"A Serra do Mar é uma cordilheira no Brasil."
पहाड़ी बेल्ट
Transliteration: pahaadi belt
"हिमालय पहाड़ी बेल्ट का हिस्सा है।"
山脉带
Transliteration: shānmài dài
"喜马拉雅山脉带是亚洲的一部分。"
산맥 벨트
Transliteration: sanmaek belteu
"히말라야 산맥 벨트는 아시아의 일부입니다."
山脈帯
Transliteration: sanmyakutai
"ヒマラヤ山脈帯はアジアの一部です。"
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