Definition

Proper noun A major river in eastern Brazil. It is one of the largest rivers in South America by discharge volume. The Tocantins River flows generally northward through multiple Brazilian states before converging with the Pará River, which is part of the vast Amazon River system delta.

Usage

The term "Tocantins River" is used as a specific geographical name to identify this particular river. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.

Examples: * The Tocantins River basin is a region of significant ecological and economic importance. * Several hydroelectric dams, such as the Tucuruí Dam, are located on the Tocantins River. * The city of Marabá is a major port on the banks of the Tocantins River.

Advanced Usage

• "The Tocantins": In geographical and local contexts, the river is often referred to simply as "the Tocantins."
  • The construction of the dam altered the flow of the Tocantins.

Variants and Related Words

• Tocantins (Proper noun): The name of the Brazilian state through which the river flows, named after the river.
• Tocantins-Araguaia Basin (Proper noun): The name of the entire river system, which includes the Araguaia River, its major tributary.

Synonyms

• River Tocantins: An alternative, less common phrasing with the same meaning.

Related Phrases

• Tocantins River valley: Refers to the geographical area surrounding the river.
• Headwaters of the Tocantins: The source or origin point of the river.

Noun

1. a river in eastern Brazil that flows generally north to the Para River