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Definition of apurean
apurean
/ˌɑː.puːˈreɪ.ən/
A · pu · re · an
Plural:apureans
apurean Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• adjective
1
Relating to or characteristic of Apure, a state or river in southwestern Venezuela, its people, or its culture.
Example
"We explored the vast Apurean plains during the dry season, marveling at the unique wildlife of the Venezuelan Llanos."
• noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Apure, a state located in the southwestern plains region of Venezuela.
Example
"The Apurean spoke fondly of the winding rivers and immense grasslands of his home state."
• Rhymes for apurean
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Apure, a state and river in the Llanos region of southwestern Venezuela, combined with the English suffix '-an' denoting origin or association.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apurean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apurean