Andes

[an-deez]

plural noun

1. a mountain range in western South America, extending about 4,500 miles (7,250 kilometers) from northern Colombia and Venezuela south to Cape Horn. Highest peak, Aconcagua, 22,834 feet (6,960 meters).

Andes

/ ˈændiːz /

plural noun

1. a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13 000 ft). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6960 m (22 835 ft)

Andes

1. Mountain system in South America running over 4,500 miles along the entire length of South America's Pacific Ocean coast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Andes¹

First recorded in 1815–20; from Spanish, from Quechua andi “high crest”

Example Sentences

This conflict revolves around Consettur losing its licence to a rival bus firm in this remote part of Peru, where, unless you want to hike over Andes mountains, the only access is by public transport.

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From the shadow of the Andes to the shadow of the Allianz Stadium is a journey of about 7,000 miles.

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Mining companies lack roads, electricity and rail lines to transport the copper out of the remote Andes.

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Researchers from the University of Sydney have found new evidence that could finally explain one of the Andes' most puzzling archaeological sites.

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Prison warden Chance Andes told AFP that cathartic activities like filmmaking and events like the festival help "reduce the violence and the tension within the walls."

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