Summits: meaning, definitions and examples
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summits
[ ˈsʌmɪts ]
mountain climbing
The highest points of a mountain, especially the highest point of a range; the tops of mountains.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The climbers reached the summits of all seven peaks in the range.
- She gazed out at the snow-capped summits in the distance.
meetings
A formal meeting or conference between heads of state or other high-ranking officials.
Synonyms
conference, gathering, meeting
Examples of usage
- The leaders gathered for a summit to discuss global issues.
- The summit between the two countries resulted in a historic agreement.
Translations
Translations of the word "summits" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cumes
🇮🇳 शिखर सम्मेलन
🇩🇪 Gipfel
🇮🇩 puncak
🇺🇦 вершини
🇵🇱 szczyty
🇯🇵 頂上
🇫🇷 sommets
🇪🇸 cumbres
🇹🇷 zirveler
🇰🇷 정상
🇸🇦 قمم
🇨🇿 vrcholy
🇸🇰 vrcholy
🇨🇳 峰会
🇸🇮 vrhovi
🇮🇸 tindar
🇰🇿 шыңдар
🇬🇪 მწერვალები
🇦🇿 zirvələr
🇲🇽 cumbres
Word origin
The word 'summit' originated from the Latin word 'summus', meaning 'highest'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the highest point of a mountain. Over time, the term also came to be used figuratively to describe high-level meetings or conferences. Today, 'summit' is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to convey the idea of reaching the highest point or level of achievement.