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Definition of uribante
uribante
/ˌuːriːˈbɑːnteɪ/
U · ri · ban · te
uribante Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in western Venezuela that flows through the states of Táchira, Mérida, and Barinas before joining the Apure River system.
Example
"The Uribante River plays a crucial role in the hydroelectric power generation of the Andean region in Venezuela."
2
A municipality located in the mountainous state of Táchira in western Venezuela, known for its diverse ecology and the Uribante Caparo hydroelectric project.
Example
"Local farmers in Uribante cultivate coffee and other agricultural products in the fertile valleys of the Venezuelan Andes."
• Rhymes for uribante
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from indigenous languages of the Venezuelan Andes, serving as the name for both a significant river and a municipality in the state of Táchira.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uribante. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uribante