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munro

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //mənˈɹoʊ// munro

n. a mountain in Scotland that is at least 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. People often try to climb all of them as a hobby.

n. any mountain in Scotland with a height exceeding 3,000 feet, as listed in the official tables compiled by Sir Hugh Munro. Often used in the context of 'bagging', a recreational pursuit involving the systematic summiting of all such peaks.


SIMPLE

He climbed his first munro during his holiday in the Highlands.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of weekend trips to the north, she finally completed her last munro on the Isle of Skye.

COMPLEX

The unpredictable Scottish weather often turns a straightforward ascent of a munro into a grueling navigational challenge, requiring hikers to possess both physical stamina and expert map-reading skills.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly capitalised as 'Munro' due to its origin as a proper name, though lowercase is sometimes seen in casual climbing contexts.

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