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🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Regione himalayana

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Reh-joh-neh ee-mah-lah-yah-nah

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Himalayan Region/ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.ən ˈriː.dʒən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La regione himalayana ospita molte specie rare."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A geographical area encompassing the Himalayan mountain range, known for its diverse ecosystems, cultures, and significant elevation.

    "The Himalayan region is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest."
  2. 2

    A cultural and ecological zone characterized by unique flora, fauna, and traditions influenced by the mountainous terrain.

    "Many indigenous communities in the Himalayan region maintain traditional lifestyles that are closely tied to the land."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit 'Himālaya' (abode of snow), composed of 'hima' (snow) and 'ālaya' (abode), combined with the English noun 'region', originating from the Latin 'regio' via Old French. The term has been used in geographical, geological, and ecological literature since the 19th century to denote the vast mountain system spanning South and Central Asia.

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