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cordillera

cor·dil·le·ra
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr-dl-yair-uh, -air-uh, kawr-dil-er-uh]
    • /ˌkɔr dlˈyɛər ə, -ˈɛər ə, kɔrˈdɪl ər ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr-dl-yair-uh, -air-uh, kawr-dil-er-uh]
    • /ˌkɔr dlˈyɛər ə, -ˈɛər ə, kɔrˈdɪl ər ə/

Definitions of cordillera word

  • noun cordillera a series of parallel ranges of mountains, esp in the northwestern US 3
  • noun cordillera a mountain range or a series of parallel mountain ranges that are usually the principal mountain system of a continent 3
  • noun cordillera a chain of mountains, usually the principal mountain system or mountain axis of a large landmass. 1
  • noun cordillera A system or group of parallel mountain ranges together with the intervening plateaus and other features, especially in the Andes or the Rockies. 1
  • noun cordillera An extensive, continent-wide chain of mountains, especially one in the Americas. 0
  • noun cordillera A region of Canada, similar to the Appalachian, but with mostly new mountain ranges. 0

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Origin of cordillera

First appearance:

before 1695
One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < Spanish, derivative of cordilla, diminutive of cuerda string, mountain range (< Latin chorda); see cord

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Parts of speech for Cordillera

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cordillera popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for cordillera

noun cordillera

  • chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
  • range — the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles.
  • sierra — a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.
  • alps — a mountain range in S central Europe, extending over 1000 km (650 miles) from the Mediterranean coast of France and NW Italy through Switzerland, N Italy, and Austria to Slovenia. Highest peak: Mont Blanc, 4807 m (15 771 ft)
  • andes — a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13 000 ft). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6960 m (22 835 ft)

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