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Kilimanjaro

kih-luh-muhn-JAH-roh

Kilimanjaro (name) means a dormant volcano in Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa. Example: “They climbed Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity.”

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A dormant volcano in Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa.
"They climbed Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity."
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Etymology

Unclear, but most likely from Swahili kilima (“hill”) + njaro.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kilimanjaro” mean?

The word “Kilimanjaro” means a dormant volcano in Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa.

How do you pronounce “Kilimanjaro”?

“Kilimanjaro” is pronounced kih-luh-muhn-JAH-roh (/ˌkɪləmənˈd͡ʒɑɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kilimanjaro” in a sentence?

Here is “Kilimanjaro” used in a sentence: “They climbed Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity.”

What part of speech is “Kilimanjaro”?

“Kilimanjaro” is a name.

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