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Amazonas

proper noun
Sayam-uh-ZOH-nuhsUS/ˌæm.əˈzoʊ.nəs/UK/ˌæm.əˈzəʊ.nəs/

4 meanings of Amazonas

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  1. 1
    proper noun
    A state in the North Region of Brazil, with its capital at Manaus.

    Amazonas covers a vast stretch of rainforest in northern Brazil.

    The governor of Amazonas announced new measures to protect the forest.

  2. 2
    proper noun
    A state of Venezuela, located in the country's southern interior.

    Much of Amazonas is dense, sparsely settled rainforest.

    Researchers studying indigenous languages often work in Amazonas.

  3. 3
    proper noun
    A department of Colombia, in the southern part of the country.

    Amazonas borders both Peru and Brazil along its rivers.

    The capital of Amazonas, Leticia, lies on the Amazon River.

  4. 4
    proper noun
    A region of Peru, in the northern part of the country.

    Amazonas is home to the ancient fortress of Kuelap.

    Travelers visit Amazonas for its cloud forests and the Gocta waterfall.

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Origin

Borrowed from Portuguese Amazonas and Spanish Amazonas, and related to English Amazon.