submontane

[ suhb-mon-teyn ]

adjective

1. under or beneath a mountain or mountains.
2. at or near the foot of mountains.
3. pertaining or belonging to the lower slopes of mountains.

submontane

/ sʌbˈmɒnteɪn /

adjective

1. situated on or characteristic of the lower slopes of a mountain
2. beneath a mountain or mountain range

Derived Forms

• subˈmontanely, adverb

Other Words From

• sub·montane·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of submontane¹

1810–20; < Late Latin submontānus; sub-, montane

Word History and Origins

Origin of submontane¹

C19: from Latin sub- + mōns mountain

Example Sentences

Submontane, sub-mon′tān, adj. situated at the foot of a mountain or range.

From Project Gutenberg

The district is divided between a low alluvial tract along the rivers Chenab and Degh and the upland between them, which forms the central portion of the Rechna Doab, intermediate between the fertile submontane plains of Sialkot and the desert expanses of Jhang.

From Project Gutenberg

It is bounded on the N. by the native states of Kashmir and Chamba, on the E. by Kangra district and the river Beas, on the S.W. by Amritsar district, and on the W. by Sialkot, and occupies the submontane portion of the Bari Doab, or tract between the Beas and the Ravi.

From Project Gutenberg

Of submontane walks and scenery it commands a surprising variety, having railway facilities in half a dozen directions.

From Project Gutenberg

Submontane, as defined by Smythies, is a comprehensive term applied to birds occurring from sea level to an elevation of 5,000 feet but ordinarily not found away from mountainous country.

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