Amazonian

adjective

Am·​a·​zo·​nian ˌa-mə-ˈzō-nē-ən How to pronounce Amazonian (audio)
-nyən
1
: relating to, resembling, or befitting an Amazon or an amazon
2
: of or relating to the Amazon River or its valley

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In short, companies and non-profits remain undecided whether to make the trek to the Amazonian city of Belém for the two weeks of talks that begin Nov. 10. Justin Worland, Time, 9 Aug. 2025 Yet an idea to return in disguise as a powerful Amazonian warrior causes lots of mayhem. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025 As consumer demand for ethical alternatives increases, this Amazonian innovation proves that sustainability and style can go hand in hand. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The line’s partners include Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, an innovative Peruvian chef who led the trend in highlighting Amazonian cuisine. Erica Silverstein, AFAR Media, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Amazonian

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First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Amazonian was in 1594

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“Amazonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Amazonian. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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Amazonian

adjective
Am·​a·​zo·​nian ˌam-ə-ˈzō-nē-ən How to pronounce Amazonian (audio)
-ˈzō-nyən
1
: of or resembling an Amazon
2
: of or relating to the Amazon River or its valley
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