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Definition of karakoram
karakoram
/ˌkærəˈkɔːrəm/
ka · ra · ko · ram
Plural:Karakorams
karakoram Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major mountain range in South-Central Asia, spanning the borders of Pakistan, India, and China, renowned for its heavy glaciation and for containing some of the world's highest peaks, including K2.
Example
"Many seasoned mountaineers dream of an expedition to the Karakoram to tackle its formidable peaks and massive glaciers."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Turkic languages, where 'kara' means 'black' and 'koram' means 'gravel' or 'scree', originally referring to the dark rock debris found across the region's massive glaciers.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Karakoram. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/karakoram