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Definition of valdivia

valdivia

/vælˈdɪviə/
val · di · vi · a
Adjective:Valdivian
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valdivia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A city and commune in southern Chile, serving as the capital of the Los Ríos Region, renowned for its extensive river network, wetlands, and historic Spanish fortifications.

2

A pre-Columbian archaeological culture that thrived on the coast of Ecuador between 3500 and 1800 BCE, noted for producing some of the earliest ceramics in the Americas.

Example

"The museum exhibition featured striking female figurines crafted by the ancient Valdivia culture."

• Rhymes for valdivia

• Nearby Words

valance
valapattanam
valaste
valdivia
valdivia river
vale
valedictorian

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Pedro de Valdivia, the Spanish conquistador who founded the Chilean city in 1552. The surname originates from a Spanish toponym, derived from Latin 'vallis' (valley).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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