magdalena
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Definition
Proper noun A major river in Colombia, South America. It originates in the Andes mountains in southwestern Colombia and flows generally northward for approximately 1,528 kilometers (949 miles) to empty into the Caribbean Sea at the city of Barranquilla. It is the principal river of Colombia and a vital commercial and transportation artery.
Usage
The word "Magdalena" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this river. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the". * The Magdalena River basin is crucial for Colombia's agriculture. * They traveled by boat along the Magdalena. * Barranquilla is a major port on the Magdalena.
Advanced Usage
- The river's full name is often given as the Magdalena River.
- In historical and geographical contexts, it may be referred to as the Río Magdalena (using its Spanish name).
Variants and Related Words
- Magdalena River: The most common full name in English.
- Río Magdalena: The Spanish name for the river.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun. It can be described as Colombia's principal river or the major river of Colombia.
Noun
- a river that rises in the Andes mountains in southwestern Colombia and flows generally northward to empty into the Caribbean Sea at Barranquilla