Amazonas

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Definitions

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  1. 1
    A state of the North Region, Brazil. Capital: Manaus.
  2. 2
    A department of Colombia.
  3. 3
    A region of Peru.
  4. 4
    A state of Venezuela.

Example

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"Amazonas is a Brazilian state that is located in the north."

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese Amazonas and Spanish Amazonas, related to English Amazon.

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