Amazonas

American  

[am-uh-zoh-nuhs] / ˌæm əˈzoʊ nəs /

noun

1. a state in NW Brazil. 601,769 sq. mi. (1,558,582 sq. km). Manáos.

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Amazonas British  

/ ˌæməˈzəʊnəs /

noun

1. a state of W Brazil, consisting of the central Amazon basin: vast areas of unexplored tropical rainforest. Capital: Manaus. Pop: 2 961 801 (2002). Area: 1 542 277 sq km (595 474 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

But the location of the Autazes project in the state of Amazonas is both a blessing and a curse.

From The Wall Street Journal

The region, known as Foz de Amazonas, is part of a promising new offshore oil frontier, with nearby Guyana emerging as a major producer in less than a decade following large offshore discoveries.

From Barron's

Foz de Amazonas is part of a promising new offshore oil frontier, with nearby Guyana emerging as a major oil producer in less than a decade following large offshore discoveries.

From Barron's

The small plane was found by local fishermen in Bolivia's Amazonas region on Friday having been missing for 48 hours.

From BBC

Why this story stuck with me: If you want to talk about women empowerment, take a loot at The Amazonas of Yaxunah.

From Los Angeles Times