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Definition of carstensz

carstensz

/ˈkɑːrstənz/
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carstensz Lexical Profile

• noun

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A prominent limestone mountain peak located in the Sudirman Range of the western central highlands of Papua Province, Indonesia, widely known as Carstensz Pyramid or Puncak Jaya, and recognized as the highest mountain in Oceania.

Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly encountered in the compound names 'Mount Carstensz' or 'Carstensz Pyramid,' which are the widely used Western names for Puncak Jaya.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carstensz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carstensz
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