Word
appalachian
Phoneticsap·palachi·an
/ˌæpəˈɫætʃən/
Definition
adj. relating to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States or the people and culture of that area.
adj. relating to the Appalachian Mountains or the distinct cultural region of the eastern United States. Often used to describe geography, music, or social history.
Examples
“We enjoy listening to traditional Appalachian folk music.”
“The Appalachian Trail stretches over two thousand miles from Georgia to Maine, attracting hikers from all over the world.”
“Scholars often study Appalachian dialects to understand how isolation preserved certain linguistic features that have disappeared from other varieties of American English.”
Examples
simple
“We enjoy listening to traditional Appalachian folk music.”
contextual
“The Appalachian Trail stretches over two thousand miles from Georgia to Maine, attracting hikers from all over the world.”
complex
“Scholars often study Appalachian dialects to understand how isolation preserved certain linguistic features that have disappeared from other varieties of American English.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to the people of the region, it is often capitalized.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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