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Definition of itata

itata

/iːˈtɑːtə/
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itata Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A province in the Ñuble Region of Chile, named after the prominent river that runs through its territory.

Example

"Quirihue serves as the administrative capital of the Itata Province in central-south Chile."


2

A river located in the Ñuble Region of southern Chile, flowing westward into the Pacific Ocean and historically significant for the surrounding wine-producing valleys.


3

A genus of jumping spiders in the family Salticidae, native to various habitats across South America.

Example

"Entomologists conducting a biodiversity survey in the Amazon basin cataloged a newly discovered species of Itata."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Mapudungun, the indigenous language of the Mapuche people in Chile, where it roughly translates to 'abundant pasture'. It was historically adopted to name the prominent river and subsequent province in the region.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Itata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/itata
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