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Meaning of nine-thousander | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Any mountain that extends more than 9,000 metres (29,528 ft) from the surface.
Any mountain that extends more than 9,000 feet but less than 10,000 feet above sea level.

Examples

“Let’s say that Everest was 200 meters higher, that is, a nine-thousander peak. Would an ascent without additional oxygen still be possible?”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

nine-timer nine-to-fiver Nine-track Ninebanks Ninebark Ninefold