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Definition of luapula

luapula

/ˌluː.əˈpuː.lə/
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luapula Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A province in northern Zambia, named after the prominent river that forms its western border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Example

"The economy of Luapula Province relies heavily on commercial fishing and small-scale agriculture."

2

A major river in south-central Africa that drains Lake Bangweulu and forms a significant part of the border between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo before flowing into Lake Mweru.

• Rhymes for luapula

• Nearby Words

lualaba
luanda
luangwa
luapula
luau
lube
lublin

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the local Bemba and related Bantu languages of south-central Africa, originally referring to the major river that drains Lake Bangweulu.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Luapula. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/luapula
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