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Definition of copiapo
copiapo
/ˌkoʊpiːɑːˈpoʊ/
co · pi · a · po
copiapo Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city and commune in northern Chile, serving as the capital of the Copiapó Province and the Atacama Region, historically renowned for its rich silver and copper mining industry.
2
A river in northern Chile that flows from the Andes mountains westward through the Atacama Desert to the Pacific Ocean, providing a crucial water source for agriculture.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Copiapo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/copiapo