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Definition of ruvuma

ruvuma

/ruːˈvuːmə/
ru · vu · ma
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ruvuma Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in East Africa that flows eastward into the Indian Ocean, forming the majority of the international border between Tanzania and Mozambique.

2

An administrative region in southern Tanzania, named after the prominent river that forms its southern border with Mozambique.

Example

"The economy of the Ruvuma Region relies heavily on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of maize and coffee."

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russian tortoise
ruta
rutabaga
ruvuma
rux
ruzizi
rwanda

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from local Bantu languages (such as Yao or Makonde) spoken in southeastern Africa, originally designating the river itself.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ruvuma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ruvuma
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