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sir edmund hillary

 

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Noun sir edmund hillary has 1 sense
  1. Hillary, Edmund Hillary, Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir Edmund Percival Hillary - New Zealand mountaineer who first attained the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (born in 1919)
    --1 is a kind of mountaineer, mountain climber

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Sir Edmund Hillary


Description:

Sir Edmund Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist. He is best known for being the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, along with Tenzing Norgay, on May 29, 1953.


Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

Noun: Sir Edmund Hillary refers to the prominent New Zealand mountaineer and explorer.


Usages:

Popular usage:

1. Did you know that Sir Edmund Hillary was one of the first people to successfully climb Mount Everest?

2. Sir Edmund Hillary's achievements in mountaineering are legendary.

Local usage:

1. Sir Edmund Hillary's legacy is celebrated here in New Zealand.

2. Many locals look up to Sir Edmund Hillary as an inspiration.


Sample Sentences:

1. Sir Edmund Hillary dedicated his life to exploring the world's highest peaks.

2. Learning about Sir Edmund Hillary's expeditions inspires young climbers to chase their dreams.


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