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Roof of the World

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The various high mountainous regions in Asia, consisting of Pamir, the Himalayas, Tibet and Mount Everest.

Equivalents

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Русскийкрыша мира

Examples

“In between, we travel on a luxurious houseboat in “Happy Valley,” the famed Vale of Kashmir, as well as visit theChang Thang,” the desolate plains of Tibet, sometimes calledthe roof of the world.””

CEFR level

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