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Definition of pastaza

pastaza

/pɑːˈstɑːzə/
pas · ta · za
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pastaza Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A province situated in the eastern Amazonian region of Ecuador, renowned for its extensive tropical rainforests, biodiversity, and indigenous cultures.

Example

"During our ecological expedition to Ecuador, we spent a week studying the rich flora and fauna of Pastaza."

2

A large river in South America that originates in the Ecuadorian Andes and flows into the western Amazon basin in Peru, acting as a major tributary of the Marañón River.

• Rhymes for pastaza

• Nearby Words

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pasteboard
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the name of the indigenous Pastaza peoples who have historically inhabited the region along the river in the Amazon basin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pastaza. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pastaza
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