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Definition of uribante

uribante

/ˌuːriːˈbɑːnteɪ/
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uribante Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in western Venezuela that flows through the states of Táchira, Mérida, and Barinas before joining the Apure River system.


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."

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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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uribante. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uribante
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