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Definition of napo
napo
/ˈnɑːpoʊ/
Na · po
napo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in South America that rises in the Andean highlands of Ecuador and flows eastward to join the Amazon River in Peru.
2
A province located in the Amazon basin of eastern Ecuador, renowned for its extensive rainforests, biological stations, and high biodiversity.
Example
"She volunteered at a biological research station deep within the tropical forests of Napo."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Quichua (Kichwa) language of the Andes and Amazon regions, originally serving as the name for both the local indigenous groups and the prominent river.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Napo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/napo