Definition

Proper noun: * A city in southeastern Brazil: "Sao Joao de Meriti" is the name of a specific city located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is primarily known as a residential suburb within the greater metropolitan area of Rio de Janeiro.

Usage

• The name "Sao Joao de Meriti" is used to refer specifically to this city as a geographical and administrative entity.
• It is typically used in contexts discussing Brazilian geography, urban development, or the demographics of the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan region.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The city's name may be used in demographic or sociological studies as an example of a densely populated suburb in a major developing-world metropolis.

Variants and Related Words

• Meriti: A common shortened, informal reference to the city.
  • He lives in Meriti.

Synonyms

• Suburb (of Rio de Janeiro): Describes its functional relationship to the larger city.
• Municipality: Describes its status as an administrative division within Brazil.

Notes on Meaning

• As a proper noun (the name of a place), "Sao Joao de Meriti" does not have multiple meanings in the conventional sense. Its sole referent is the city itself.
• The name is of Portuguese origin, reflecting Brazil's colonial history.

Noun

1. a city in southeastern Brazil that is a residential suburb of Rio de Janeiro