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summit

 

[ ˈsʌmɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mountain climbing

The highest point of a hill or mountain; the peak.

Synonyms

crest, peak, pinnacle, top

Examples of usage

  • The climbers finally reached the summit after a long and difficult journey.
  • She gazed out at the breathtaking view from the summit of the mountain.
  • We enjoyed a picnic at the summit before beginning our descent.
  • The president will meet with other world leaders at the economic summit.
  • At the summit, the group discussed strategies for reaching their goal.
Context #2 | Noun

meeting

A formal meeting or conference between high-level officials or leaders.

Synonyms

conference, gathering, meeting, summit meeting

Examples of usage

  • The summit between the two countries' leaders was aimed at resolving diplomatic tensions.
  • The summit of the G7 countries focused on economic cooperation and trade agreements.
  • The annual summit of the United Nations General Assembly is a key event for global diplomacy.

Translations

Translations of the word "summit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cume

🇮🇳 शिखर

🇩🇪 Gipfel

🇮🇩 puncak

🇺🇦 вершина

🇵🇱 szczyt

🇯🇵 頂上 (ちょうじょう)

🇫🇷 sommet

🇪🇸 cumbre

🇹🇷 zirve

🇰🇷 정상 (jeongsang)

🇸🇦 قمة (qimma)

🇨🇿 vrchol

🇸🇰 vrchol

🇨🇳 峰会 (fēnghuì)

🇸🇮 vrh

🇮🇸 toppur

🇰🇿 шың

🇬🇪 პიკი (p'iki)

🇦🇿 zirvə

🇲🇽 cumbre

Word origin

The word 'summit' originated from the Middle English word 'sometyme', which means the highest point. It has been used since the 15th century to refer to the top of a mountain or hill. The term 'summit' is often associated with mountain climbing and the idea of reaching the highest point. Over time, it has also come to be used in a metaphorical sense to describe high-level meetings or conferences among leaders.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,741 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.