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Definition of merapi
merapi
/məˈrɑːpi/
Me · ra · pi
merapi Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A highly active stratovolcano located on the border between the province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Example
"Volcanologists closely monitor Mount Merapi due to its frequent eruptions and proximity to densely populated areas."
• Rhymes for merapi
Word Origin & Etymology
From Javanese, literally meaning 'Mountain of Fire', derived from the Sanskrit word 'meru' (mountain) and the Javanese word 'api' (fire).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Merapi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/merapi