araguaia river

Thân thiện

The Araguaia River flows through a lush green landscape in central Brazil.

Definition

Proper noun: - A major river in central Brazil: The Araguaia River is a significant waterway in central Brazil. It flows in a generally northward direction and features numerous waterfalls along its course. It is a tributary of the Tocantins River, which it joins.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Araguaia River is known for its extensive sand beaches and rich biodiversity.
  • Several indigenous communities live along the banks of the Araguaia River.
  • The confluence of the Araguaia and Tocantins rivers is a notable geographical feature.

Advanced Usage

• "The Araguaia": The river is commonly referred to simply as "the Araguaia" in geographical and regional contexts.
  • Bananal Island, the world's largest river island, is formed by the Araguaia.

Variants and Related Words

• Rio Araguaia: The Portuguese name for the Araguaia River.
• Tocantins River: The major river into which the Araguaia flows as a principal tributary.

Synonyms

• Watercourse, waterway: General terms for a river or stream. (e.g., )

Related Phrases

• Araguaia basin: Refers to the drainage basin or watershed of the Araguaia River.
  • Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the Araguaia basin.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a river in central Brazil that flows generally northward (with many falls) to join the Tocantins River

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Araguaia
• Araguaia River
• Araguaya
• Araguaya River