Araguaya River
- proper noun
- The Araguaya River is famous for its stunning waterfalls and rich biodiversity.
Examples
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Villages along the Araguaya River rely on fishing as an important source of livelihood.
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During their expedition, the team navigated several rapids on the Araguaya River.
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The Araguaya River is known for its stunning waterfalls.
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Have you ever visited the Araguaya River?
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The Araguaya River flows through some of Brazil's most breathtaking landscapes.
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Many tourists visit the Araguaya River to experience its beautiful waterfalls and diverse wildlife.
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The indigenous communities along the Araguaya River maintain their traditions through fishing and agriculture.
Synonyms
A large river in central Brazil that flows north to join the Tocantins River
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 literal proper-name + noun composition: 'Araguaya' identifies the name and 'river' denotes a watercourse, so the meaning 'the river called Araguaya' is directly derivable from the parts. Such place-name + category constructions are non-idiomatic and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it.
Etymology
Araguaya River may come from a native language word meaning 'river of islands'. Because the river has many islands and wide curves, the name helps people picture its winding water and the islands along it.
