Araguaia River
- proper noun
- The Araguaia River flows north through Brazil, joining the Tocantins River and showcasing breathtaking waterfalls.
Examples
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The Araguaia River eventually meets the Tocantins River in northern Brazil.
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Tourists travel thousands of miles to witness the dramatic waterfalls of the Araguaia River.
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The Araguaia River is home to a wide variety of wildlife and stunning natural landscapes.
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The Araguaia River is a vital resource for local communities.
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Many tourists visit the Araguaia River for its stunning scenery.
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Home to diverse ecosystems, the Araguaia River provides habitats for numerous species of wildlife.
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Adventurous travelers explore the Araguaia River to experience its beautiful landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Synonyms
A river in central Brazil that flows north, joins the Tocantins River, and has waterfalls and many animals
A large river in central Brazil that flows north to join the Tocantins River
A river in central Brazil that flows north to meet the Tocantins River
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a compositional place-name formed from a proper noun plus the category 'river'; if a learner knows 'Araguaia' (the name) and 'river' they can infer it refers to the river called Araguaia, even if they do not know its specific properties. Such name+category constructions are cross-linguistically common and not idiomatic, so the meaning is directly derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Araguaia River may come from old local words that mean 'river of the macaws'. That fits the river today, because it is full of bright birds, waterfalls and wild places, so the name helps us remember its rich wildlife.
