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Definition of mount kilimanjaro
mount kilimanjaro
mount kilimanjaro Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A dormant stratovolcano located in northeastern Tanzania, renowned as the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world.
Example
"Every year, thousands of adventurous trekkers attempt to reach the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name 'Kilimanjaro' is of uncertain origin but is widely believed to combine the Swahili word 'kilima' (meaning 'hill' or 'little mountain') with the Chagga word 'njaro' (often translated as 'whiteness'). European explorers formally adopted the name in the mid-19th century.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mount kilimanjaro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mount kilimanjaro