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Definition of ucayali
ucayali
/ˌuːkəˈjɑːli/
u · ca · ya · li
ucayali Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in Peru that rises in the Andes mountains and flows north to join the Marañón River, forming the main headstream of the Amazon River.
Example
"The indigenous communities living along the Ucayali rely heavily on the river for transportation and fishing."
2
An inland administrative department and region in eastern Peru, located primarily within the Amazon rainforest and known for its rich biodiversity.
Example
"Pucallpa, a major port city in the Amazon basin, serves as the capital of the Ucayali region."
• Rhymes for ucayali
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from indigenous South American languages, likely from Quechua 'Ukayali' or early Panoan terminology, originally naming the major river that forms the main headstream of the Amazon.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ucayali. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ucayali