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Definition of epupa
epupa
/ɛˈpuːpə/
E · pu · pa
epupa Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prominent series of large waterfalls (typically referred to as Epupa Falls) created by the Cunene River on the border between Angola and the Kunene Region of Namibia.
2
An electoral constituency located in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, recognized for its arid landscapes and traditional Himba communities.
Example
"The regional government dispatched a mobile health clinic to serve the remote communities living in Epupa."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Herero language of southwestern Africa, in which 'epupa' translates to 'falling water' or 'foam', originally describing the turbulent rapids of the Cunene River.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Epupa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/epupa