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Definition of altamaha
altamaha
/ˌɔːltəməˈhɑː/
Al · ta · ma · ha
altamaha Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A major river in the U.S. state of Georgia, formed by the confluence of the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers and flowing generally southeastward into the Atlantic Ocean.
Example
"We spent the weekend kayaking down the Altamaha, admiring the diverse wildlife and historic coastal ecosystems along its banks."
• Rhymes for altamaha
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the name of an Apalachicola or Yamasee chief and town, originating from an indigenous language of the Southeastern United States.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Altamaha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/altamaha