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Definition of kemijoki

kemijoki

/ˈkɛm.iˌjoʊ.ki/
Ke · mi · jo · ki

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kemijoki Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The longest river in Finland, originating in the northern Lapland region and flowing southwest to empty into the Gulf of Bothnia at the town of Kemi.

Example

"The extensive network of hydroelectric power plants built along the Kemijoki generates a significant portion of Finland's renewable energy."

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Finnish 'Kemijoki', combining 'Kemi' (the historical and geographical name of the region) and 'joki' (meaning 'river').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kemijoki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kemijoki
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