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Definition of uatuma

uatuma

/ˌwɑːtuːˈmɑː/
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uatuma Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major tributary river of the Amazon River, located in the state of Amazonas in northern Brazil, known for its extensive biological reserves and the controversial Balbina Dam.

Example

"The construction of the Balbina Dam on the Uatumã River resulted in the flooding of a massive area of the Amazon rainforest."

• Rhymes for uatuma

• Nearby Words

tzatziki
uakari
uaru
uatuma
ubangi
ube
ubeda

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous Tupi or regional indigenous languages of the Amazon basin, designating a specific river in northern Brazil.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uatuma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uatuma
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