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Definition of muztagh ata

muztagh ata

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muztagh ata Lexical Profile

• noun

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A prominent mountain in the Pamir mountain range, located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, known as the second-highest peak forming the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.

Example

"Standing at over 7,500 meters, Muztagh Ata is a popular destination for high-altitude mountaineers because of its relatively gentle western slopes."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Uyghur, where 'Muztagh' translates to 'ice mountain' and 'Ata' translates to 'father', collectively meaning 'Father of Ice Mountains'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muztagh ata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muztagh ata
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