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Definition of shishapangma
shishapangma
/ˌʃiːʃəˈpɑːŋmə/
shi · sha · pang · ma
shishapangma Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The fourteenth highest mountain in the world at 8,027 meters (26,335 feet) above sea level, located in south-central Tibet, China, and notable as the only eight-thousander located entirely within Chinese territory.
Example
"The expedition team spent months preparing to summit Shishapangma, acclimatizing to the extreme altitude of the Tibetan plateau."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Tibetan words 'shisha' (meaning crest or comb) and 'pangma' (meaning grassy plain or meadow), translating roughly to 'crest above the grassy plains.'
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shishapangma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shishapangma