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Definition of vaupes

vaupes

/vaʊˈpɛs/
Vau · pes
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vaupes Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A department of Colombia located in the eastern part of the country within the Amazon basin, known for its dense rainforests, biodiversity, and indigenous communities.

Example

"Mitú serves as the capital city of the Vaupés department in southeastern Colombia."

2

A river in South America that flows east through the Guaviare and Vaupés departments of Colombia and forms part of the international border with Brazil before joining the Rio Negro.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often written with an acute accent (Vaupés) in Spanish contexts. The river it is named after is known as the Uaupés in Brazil.

• Rhymes for vaupes

• Nearby Words

vaulter
vaulting
vaunted
vaupes
vaux
vax
vaxjo

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous name for the Uaupés River, which flows through the Amazon basin region.

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