Himalayan

British

/ ˌhɪməˈleɪən /

adjective

of or relating to the Himalayas or their inhabitants

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Example Sentences

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"We attempted multiple times to contact Himalayan Traverse Adventure for further information and co-ordination," Lakpa says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead, the Himalayan pit viper group consists of five separate species, including three previously unknown to science.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The Himalayan nation imported more than 13,500 EVs between mid-2024 and mid-2025 -- double that of petrol vehicles and a sharp rise from just seven a decade ago, government data shows.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Whittaker and Gombu were the 10th and 11th people to reach the top, according to the Himalayan Database.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Maybe a waterfall cascading down the snowy Himalayan mountains.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins

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