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Definition of nyamuragira
nyamuragira
/njɑːˌmʊərəˈɡiːrə/
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nyamuragira Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An active shield volcano in the Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, widely recognized as the most active volcano on the African continent.
Example
"Frequent eruptions from Nyamuragira have significantly shaped the ecology and landscape of Virunga National Park."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local Bantu languages (such as Kinyarwanda), where the root 'kuragira' means 'to herd'. The name roughly translates to 'the one who herds', distinguishing it from the nearby Mount Nyiragongo.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nyamuragira. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nyamuragira