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arete

/ˈɛriːt/ noun · British & US
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What does arete mean?

noun

A sharp, narrow ridge or peak of a mountain; a narrow, pointed ridge of rock or ice. In philosophy, the highest or most excellent form of something.

Example

"The hikers climbed to the arete of the mountain, where they were rewarded with breathtaking views."

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