Definition

Proper noun: * Para River: A major estuarine system in northern Brazil. It is not a river in the traditional sense but a vast, brackish water channel and estuary that forms part of the mouth of the Amazon River system. The Tocantins River is one of its significant tributaries.

Usage

• The term Para River is used as a specific geographical name to identify this particular body of water in Brazil.
• It is often discussed in geographical, environmental, and hydrological contexts related to the Amazon Basin.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The Para River is a crucial navigation route for the region.
  • Scientists are studying the unique ecosystem of the Para River estuary.
  • The city of Belém is located on the banks of the Para River.*

Advanced Usage

• The Para River is sometimes considered the southern boundary of Marajó Island, the world's largest fluvial island.
• In hydrological studies, the Para River is described as a distributary channel of the Amazon River, carrying a portion of its flow to the Atlantic Ocean separately from the main Amazon mouth.

Variants and Related Words

• Pará River: An alternate spelling, using the accent to reflect the Portuguese name . The state of Pará in Brazil is named after this river.
• Amazon Estuary: A broader term that includes the Para River system.
• Tocantins River: A major river that flows into the Para River.

Synonyms

• Rio Pará (Portuguese name)
• Pará Estuary

Notes on Meaning

• It is important to distinguish the Para River from the Amazon River proper, though they are hydrologically connected. The Para River is one of the several outlets of the Amazon system.
• The word "para" in this context is a proper name, not to be confused with the English prefix "para-" meaning "beside" or "beyond."

Noun

1. an estuary in northern Brazil into which the Tocantins River flows