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Definition of belem
belem
/beɪˈlɛm/
be · lem
belem Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major port city in northern Brazil, serving as the capital of the state of Pará and a primary maritime gateway to the Amazon River basin.
Example
"We spent two days exploring the vibrant markets of Belém before embarking on our Amazonian river cruise."
2
A historic riverside district in Lisbon, Portugal, renowned for its maritime monuments and traditional custard tarts.
Example
"Tourists flock to Belém to visit the famous 16th-century tower and taste the renowned pastéis."
• Rhymes for belem
Word Origin & Etymology
From Portuguese 'Belém', which is the Portuguese name for the biblical city of Bethlehem.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belem. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belem