Roraima

Roraima

English

the Brazil state of Roraima

Etymology

From Portuguese Roraima, from Pemon.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹəʊˈɹaɪmə/

Proper noun

Roraima

1. A state in the North Region of Brazil, whose capital is Boa Vista.

Translations

state of northern Brazil

Portuguese: Roraima (pt) f

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Portuguese

Etymology

From Pemon roro imã (“parrot-green mount”). Other possible meanings include "cashew range" and "mother of winds".

Proper noun

Roraima m

1. A state in the North Region of Brazil. Capital: Boa Vista.

   Synonym: RR (abbreviation)

Related terms

• roraimense (demonym)