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Definition of koyukuk
koyukuk
/ˈkɔɪ.jə.kʊk/
Koy · u · kuk
koyukuk Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
American A major river in the interior region of Alaska, United States, which flows generally southwest to drain into the Yukon River.
2
American A small city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of Alaska, located near the confluence of the Yukon and Koyukuk rivers.
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the river, the word is almost exclusively capitalized and followed by 'River' (e.g., the Koyukuk River). It should not be confused with 'Koyukon', which typically refers to the indigenous Athabascan people of the region and their language.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Koyukuk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/koyukuk