sukarno peak: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowFormal; Technical (Geography)
Quick answer
What does “sukarno peak” mean?
A specific mountain summit or high point named after Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia.
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Meaning and Definition
A specific mountain summit or high point named after Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia.
Refers to the topmost point of a geological feature named in honour of Sukarno, typically used in geographical, mountaineering, and historical contexts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No major lexical differences. Both use the same proper noun. Spelling remains consistent.
Connotations
Carries connotations of Indonesian history, colonialism, and post-colonial independence. In geographical contexts, it denotes a specific, named summit.
Frequency
Extremely rare in general usage; would only appear in specific texts about Indonesian geography, mountaineering reports, or historical documents.
Grammar
How to Use “sukarno peak” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun] is located in [Location].They attempted to climb [Proper Noun].Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in geography, history, or Southeast Asian studies papers discussing specific locations or naming conventions.
Everyday
Extremely unlikely to be used unless discussing very specific travel or mountaineering plans in Indonesia.
Technical
Used in topographical maps, geological surveys, and mountaineering literature to denote a specific coordinate point.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “sukarno peak”
- Using lowercase ('sukarno peak').
- Misspelling 'Sukarno' (e.g., 'Sukarna', 'Sukarta').
- Treating it as a common noun phrase instead of a single proper noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Sukarno was the first president of Indonesia, serving from 1945 to 1967, and a prominent leader of the country's independence movement.
No, it is a very low-frequency proper noun, known primarily in specific geographical, historical, or mountaineering contexts related to Indonesia.
Yes, when it is part of the official name of the geographical feature, as in 'Mount Everest' or 'Sukarno Peak'.
It is highly unusual to use this specific, location-based proper noun metaphorically. One might refer to 'a Sukarno-esque peak of influence' but not directly 'Sukarno Peak'.
A specific mountain summit or high point named after Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia.
Sukarno peak is usually formal; technical (geography) in register.
Sukarno peak: in British English it is pronounced /suːˈkɑːnəʊ piːk/, and in American English it is pronounced /suˈkɑrnoʊ pik/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
SUkarno was the first preSIdent of Indonesia; his name is on the PEAK of a mountain.
Conceptual Metaphor
A PEAK IS AN ACHIEVEMENT (naming a peak after a leader metaphorically places their legacy at a high point).
Practice
Quiz
What type of word is 'Sukarno Peak'?