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Definition of atrek
atrek
/əˈtrɛk/
A · trek
atrek Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A fast-flowing river in Central Asia that originates in the mountains of northeastern Iran, forms part of the international border between Iran and Turkmenistan, and flows into the southeastern corner of the Caspian Sea.
Example
"Historically, the lower reaches of the Atrek have completely dried up during the summer months due to extensive irrigation."
• Rhymes for atrek
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the local Turkmen (Etrek) and Persian (اترک, Atrak) names for the river.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atrek. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atrek