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Definition of kapuas
kapuas
/kɑːˈpuːəs/
ka · pu · as
kapuas Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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.
Example
"The local economy of West Kalimantan heavily depends on the Kapuas for transportation, irrigation, and fishing."
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."
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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 Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kapuas