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Definition of apure

apure

/ɑːˈpuːreɪ/
A · pu · re
Adjective:Apurean
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apure Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A state in southwestern Venezuela, situated primarily in the Llanos (plains) region and sharing a large border with Colombia.

Example

"The vast plains of Apure are famous for their traditional Venezuelan cattle-ranching culture."

2

A major river in western Venezuela that flows eastward from the Andes across the Llanos plains to join the Orinoco River.

• Nearby Words

aptitude
aptly
aptness
apure
apurean
apurimac
aqua

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous roots in the region (likely Cariban or Arawakan), traditionally believed to be named after an indigenous cacique (chief) named Apure, or derived from a local name for a shrub.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apure
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