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Definition of campinas
campinas
/kæmˈpiːnəs/
Cam · pi · nas
campinas Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city and municipality located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, widely recognized as a prominent economic, educational, and technological hub in South America.
Example
"Many multinational tech companies have established their Latin American research centers in Campinas."
• Rhymes for campinas
Word Origin & Etymology
From Portuguese 'Campinas', meaning 'plains' or 'meadows', named for the natural landscape of the region prior to its extensive development and urbanization.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Campinas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/campinas