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Definition of himalaya
himalaya
/ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.ə/
Hi · ma · la · ya
Plural:Himalayas
•Adjective:Himalayan
himalaya Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
4
• noun
1
A vast mountain system in South and East Asia (usually used in the plural as 'the Himalayas') separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau, containing Earth's highest peaks, including Mount Everest.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Himalaya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/himalaya