Amazonian
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- noun
- /ˌæməˈzoʊniən/
- Literature
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amazona
- Finally, the salient fact of the impact of disease on indigenous Amazonians is that it helped to produce a dramatic population decrease throughout the Amazon by the nineteenth century.
Examples
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After all, many indigenous Amazonians suffer greatly from introduced illnesses such as the common cold, which scarcely slow down the western anthropologist.
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Intensive agriculture was practiced by indigenous Amazonians in both floodplain and upland environments for millennia before the arrival of Europeans.
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The tall athlete was often referred to as an Amazonian due to her strength and prowess on the field.
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During the competition, the judges praised her Amazonian presence, noting her impressive height and confidence.
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She was an Amazonian in every sense; powerful, strong, and unafraid to stand up for herself.
Synonyms
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A woman warrior in ancient Greek stories who often uses a bow
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A tall strong woman who behaves in a powerful, often fierce way
How Imposing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Amazonian = Amazon (transparent) = Amazon + ian
Denominal formation from 'Amazon' meaning a member or likeness of the mythical Amazons; this membership sense is a direct derivation.
Etymology
Amazonian as a noun names a member of the mythical tribe of Amazons from old Greek stories, women known for their bravery and strength, so an Amazonian can mean 'a tall, strong, brave woman'.