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Definition of guaviare
guaviare
/ɡwɑːvˈjɑːreɪ/
Gua · via · re
guaviare Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A department of Colombia located in the central-southern part of the country, recognized for its transitional ecosystems between the savanna and the Amazon rainforest.
Example
"San José del Guaviare is the capital city of the Guaviare department and a gateway to exploring the region's ancient rock paintings."
2
A major river in Colombia, South America, formed by the confluence of the Ariari and Guayabero rivers, which flows eastward to join the Orinoco River.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous languages of the Colombian Amazon and Orinoco basins, specifically related to the Guayabero people and river.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guaviare. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guaviare