amazonian Definition
- 1relating to or characteristic of the Amazon rainforest or its inhabitants
- 2of, relating to, or being a tall, strong, and usually athletic woman
Using amazonian: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amazonian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Amazonian tribes have been living in the rainforest for centuries.
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She has an Amazonian build, with broad shoulders and muscular arms.
amazonian Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for amazonian
Phrases with amazonian
the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering much of northwestern Brazil and extending into Colombia, Peru, and other South American countries
Example
The Amazonian rainforest is home to millions of species of plants and animals.
Example
She was an Amazonian woman, standing over six feet tall and built like an athlete.
the lowland area surrounding the Amazon River, including parts of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Venezuela
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The Amazonian basin is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
Origins of amazonian
from 'Amazon', a member of a legendary race of female warriors in Greek mythology
Summary: amazonian in Brief
The term 'amazonian' [am-uh-zoh-nee-uhn] has two main meanings. First, it refers to the Amazon rainforest or its inhabitants, as in 'The Amazonian tribes have been living in the rainforest for centuries.' Second, it describes a tall, strong, and usually athletic woman, as in 'She has an Amazonian build, with broad shoulders and muscular arms.' Other phrases include 'Amazonian rainforest,' 'Amazonian woman,' and 'Amazonian basin.'
