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Definition of brazilian

brazilian

/brəˈzɪl.jən/
Bra · zil · ian
Plural:Brazilians
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brazilian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Brazil, its people, or its culture.

Example

"The festival celebrated Brazilian music, dance, and culinary traditions."

• noun

1

A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Brazil, the largest country in South America, or a person of Brazilian descent.

Example

"Millions of Brazilians gather in Rio de Janeiro and across the country every year to celebrate Carnival."

2

A cosmetic waxing treatment in which all or nearly all hair is removed from the pubic area.

Example

"The beauty salon offers full body waxing services, including a standard bikini wax or a Brazilian."

• Rhymes for brazilian

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the country name Brazil, which took its name from 'pau-brasil' (brazilwood), a South American dye-producing tree whose deep red heartwood reminded early Portuguese explorers of glowing embers ('brasa').

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