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Definition of kameng
kameng
/kɑːˈmɛŋ/
Ka · meng
kameng Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Indian A geographical and administrative region in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, historically a single district that was later divided into East Kameng and West Kameng.
Example
"Travelers exploring West Kameng are often captivated by its breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and ancient Buddhist monasteries."
2
Indian A major river in Northeast India that originates in the eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh and flows southward as a significant right-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local Tibeto-Burman languages of Northeast India. It is the historical and indigenous name for the river and the surrounding region in Arunachal Pradesh.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kameng. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kameng