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Definition of apaporis
apaporis
/ˌɑːpəˈpɔːrɪs/
A · pa · po · ris
apaporis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A river in southeastern Colombia that flows southeast through the Amazon rainforest to join the Caquetá River (also known as the Japurá River) near the Brazilian border.
Example
"The indigenous communities living along the Apaporis rely heavily on its waters for fishing and transportation through the dense Amazonian jungle."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from indigenous Amazonian languages, designating a major river in the Colombian Amazon basin.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apaporis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apaporis