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Definition of kapuas

kapuas

/kɑːˈpuːəs/
ka · pu · as
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kapuas Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The longest river in Indonesia, flowing westward from the Müller mountain range through the province of West Kalimantan on the island of Borneo and emptying into the South China Sea.

2

An administrative regency (kabupaten) situated in the province of Central Kalimantan on the Indonesian island of Borneo.

Example

"Researchers traveled through the Kapuas regency to study the biodiversity of the central Bornean peat swamp forests."

• Nearby Words

kapok
kapow
kappa
kapuas
kaput
kara darya
karachi

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous Dayak languages of Borneo, referring to the major river system that dominates the region.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kapuas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kapuas
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