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mont

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈmɑnt// mont

n. a word for a mountain, mostly used in the names of specific peaks. You will usually see it in French-speaking areas or on old maps.

n. a mountain or peak, used chiefly as a prefix in the names of specific summits in French-speaking regions or on historical maps.


SIMPLE

The climbers reached the top of the mont at noon.

CONTEXTUAL

Many peaks in the Alps are designated with the prefix 'mont' followed by a specific local name.

COMPLEX

The historical manuscript describes a small settlement nestled at the base of the mont, providing a strategic vantage point over the surrounding valley and trade routes.

Usage

Commonly functions as a prefix in proper names of mountains (e.g., Mont Blanc).

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