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wapta

/ˈwɑːp.tə/
wap · ta
Plural:waptas
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wapta Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Canadian A word of Nakoda origin meaning 'river', predominantly used as a toponymic element in naming geological and geographical features in the Canadian Rockies.

Example

"Many hikers visiting Yoho National Park marvel at the power of Wapta Falls, whose name reflects the Indigenous Nakoda word for river."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In English, 'Wapta' is almost exclusively encountered capitalized as a proper noun within Canadian geographical names (such as Wapta Falls and the Wapta Icefield) rather than as a standalone common noun.

• Rhymes for wapta

• Nearby Words

wanton
wapama
wapiti
wapta
wapta falls
war
warble

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Nakoda (Stoney) Indigenous word 'waptá', meaning 'river' or 'running water'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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