belem

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belem

A large cargo ship sails into the port of Belem.

Definition

Noun: 1. A port city in Brazil: Belem is a major city in northern Brazil, located in the Amazon River delta. It serves as the principal port and commercial hub for the vast Amazon River basin region.

Usage
  • Belem is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this city. It is typically used in geographical, economic, and travel contexts.
  • Example: "The ship's final destination was Belem, where it would unload its cargo."
  • Example: "Belem is often called the 'Gateway to the Amazon' due to its strategic location."
Advanced Usage
  • The city's full formal name is Belém, which includes an accent mark (Belém). In English texts, the accent is sometimes omitted, but "Belém" is the correct Portuguese spelling.
  • Belem can be used metonymically to refer to the economic or cultural influence of the Amazon region's main urban center.
    • Example: "The economic policies decided in Belem affect the entire basin."
Variants and Related Words
  • Belém: The Portuguese spelling of the city's name.
  • Pará: The Brazilian state of which Belem is the capital city.
Synonyms
  • Port of the Amazon: A descriptive synonym highlighting its function.
  • Gateway to the Amazon: A common nickname for the city.
belem

A large cargo ship sails into the port of Belem.

Noun
  1. port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin

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