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Definition of alborz

alborz

/ælˈbɔːrz/
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alborz Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major mountain range in northern Iran that stretches along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea and contains Mount Damavand, the country's highest peak.

2

A province in northern Iran, situated to the northwest of Tehran at the foothills of the corresponding mountain range.

Example

"Karaj, the capital city of Alborz province, serves as a major industrial hub in the region."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Alborz (also spelled Elburz) is frequently confused with Mount Elbrus, which is a completely separate geographic entity located in the Caucasus Mountains.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Persian 'Alborz', originating from Middle Persian 'Harburz', which ultimately traces back to the Avestan mythological mountain 'Harā Bərəzaitī'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alborz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alborz
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