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Definition of itajaí
itajaí
/ˌiːtəʒɑːˈiː/
I · ta · ja · í
itajaí Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major port city and municipality located in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil, situated at the mouth of the Itajaí-Açu River and renowned as a critical logistical and commercial hub.
Example
"The international cargo ship successfully docked at the Port of Itajaí, bringing crucial manufacturing components into southern Brazil."
• Rhymes for itajaí
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Tupi-Guarani language. It is generally interpreted as a combination of 'ita' (stone), 'îá' (fruit), and ''y' (water or river), translating to 'river of stones' or 'water of the stone fruit'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Itajaí. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/itajaí