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
Etymology
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.