Search Dictionary
Definition of tshuapa

tshuapa

/ˈtʃwɑːpə/
Tshua · pa

JUMP TO:

tshuapa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A province in the central-western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, established during the 2015 administrative partitioning and characterized by its vast equatorial rainforests.

Example

"Conservation efforts in Tshuapa are critical for protecting the endemic bonobo populations of the Congo Basin."


2

A major river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that flows through the equatorial forest and converges with the Lomela River to form the Busira River.

• Rhymes for tshuapa

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from local indigenous languages (Mongo/Bantu) of the Congo Basin, originally the name of the prominent local river.

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tshuapa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tshuapa
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.