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English noun: the Alps

1. the Alps (object) a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction


SynonymsAlps


Instance hypernymchain, chain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, range, range of mountains


Part holonymDolomite Alps, Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Bianco, Tyrolean Alps, Weisshorn


Part meronymAustria, France, French Republic, Italia, Italian Republic, Italy, Oesterreich, Republic of Austria, Schweiz, Suisse, Svizzera, Swiss Confederation, Switzerland









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