mountain-dwelling
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/ˈmaʊntən ˌdwɛlɪŋ/
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/ˈmaʊntɪn ˌdwɛlɪŋ/
living in mountains
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mountain-dwelling' originates from the combination of 'mountain' and 'dwelling', where 'mountain' refers to a large natural elevation of the earth's surface and 'dwelling' refers to a place of residence.
Historical Evolution
'Mountain-dwelling' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'mountain' and 'dwelling'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'living in the mountains', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
living or situated in the mountains.
The mountain-dwelling communities have unique traditions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42