What is another word for mountain range?

Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ʊntɪn ɹˈe͡ɪnd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Mountain ranges are long and continuous chains of mountains that stretch across vast areas, making them natural wonders that awe and inspire people around the world. Synonyms for "mountain range" include "mountain system", "mountain chain", "mountain belt", "mountain cordillera", and "mountain ridge". Each of these terms is used to describe a series of peaks, hills, or mountains that are linked together to form a distinct geographical feature. Mountain ranges can stretch for hundreds or even thousands of miles, spanning across multiple countries, states or regions, and serving as natural obstacles to travellers and wildlife alike. In each case, the name of a mountain range reflects not only its physical characteristics but also its cultural and historical significance.

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What are the hypernyms for Mountain range?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Mountain range

  • Almost a quarter of our planet is a single mountain range and we didn't enter it until after Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin went to the moon. So we went to the moon, played golf up there, before we went to the largest feature on our own planet.
    Robert Ballard
  • You know, Hoosiers recognize pork when we see it. And they recognize what bailing out every failing business in America means - We're burying generations under a mountain range of debt.
    Mike Pence
  • "People surprise you, Frank, with just how fuckin stupid they are. I mean, do you actually realize how much adult conversation is spent on this fuckin business? Facts treated like they were opinions just for the simple purpose of talking about it longer? Some people might think that's interesting, bub, but I'll tell you. It's romanticizing a goddamn rock by calling it a mountain range to me. People waste a helluva lot of time they could be putting to useful purposes. This is a game. See it and forget about it."
    Richard Ford

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