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Definition of tapajos
tapajos
/ˌtæpəˈʒoʊs/
Ta · pa · jos
tapajos Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in Brazil that flows northward through the Amazon basin, serving as one of the largest clearwater tributaries of the Amazon River.
2
An indigenous people of Brazil who historically inhabited the region around the mouth of the Tapajós River.
Example
"Archaeological evidence suggests that the Tapajós developed a complex and highly populated society renowned for its elaborate ceramics long before European contact."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the name of the Tapajó (or Tapajós), an indigenous people who historically inhabited the region around the river before European colonization.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tapajos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tapajos