pampa
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- noun
- /ˈpæmpə/
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pampa
- In contrast, the two-thirds of Argentina that lies beyond the pampa is composed of fragile ecosystems.
Examples
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The vast grasslands of the pampa are ideal for cattle ranching and agriculture.
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Most Argentine industry operates on the pampa.
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Most of the agricultural resources of the pampa have not been severely degraded.
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Nevertheless, most of the Argentine pampa is not threatened with severe degradation.
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But the major cities and most manufacturing on the pampa are narrowly concentrated in urban industrial belts on the eastern and western fringes.
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As wheat cultivation and later cattle ranching took over the pampa at the end of the nineteenth century, shepherds moved their flocks south into Patagonia.
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What I initially saw was flat expanses of sandy pampa bounded by hills, some of them standing alone, the watery vision of Lake Poop with its salty outline to one side of my new home, and subtle changes in color from salt to desert sand to rusty browns.
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During our trip to Argentina, we marveled at the endless views of the pampa stretching under the clear blue sky.
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The pampa is known for its rich soil, supporting a variety of crops and large herds of sheep.
Synonyms
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A large flat grassland in Argentina and nearby countries used for farming and raising cattle
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Etymology
The word pampa comes from the Quechua word pampa, which means 'plain' or 'large flat land'. It was used by Spanish speakers for the wide grasslands of South America, so today pampa means those flat, grassy plains in Argentina and nearby countries.