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Definition of manaus
manaus
/məˈnaʊs/
Ma · naus
Adjective:Manaus
manaus Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major port city and the capital of the state of Amazonas in northwestern Brazil, situated on the Negro River near its confluence with the Amazon River, and serving as a primary commercial and cultural hub for the Amazon rainforest.
Example
"Tourists typically fly into Manaus before embarking on a guided boat tour deep into the Amazon basin."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The city was named after the indigenous Manaós (or Manaos) people who historically inhabited the region. In their native language, the name translates to 'mother of the gods.'
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manaus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manaus