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Definition of mantaro
mantaro
/mɑːnˈtɑː.roʊ/
man · ta · ro
mantaro Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in central Peru that flows through the Andes mountain range and eventually joins the Apurímac River to form the Ene River, serving as a critical source for the Amazon River.
Example
"The Mantaro River basin is a vital agricultural hub and a primary source of hydroelectric power for the Peruvian population."
• Rhymes for mantaro
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from indigenous Andean languages (likely Quechua or Wanka), specifically referring to the region and the waterway in the central highlands of Peru.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mantaro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mantaro