AMAZON - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a large strong and aggressive woman

Categories: Woman, Adult female

• The Amazon River is the largest river by water volume in the world. It flows through several South American countries.

Part of speech: Noun

(Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively)

Categories: Mythical being

Part of speech: Noun

a major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles)

Part of speech: Noun

mainly green tropical American parrots

Categories: Parrot

Amazon, Amazon river, Virago

The word "amazon" comes from Ancient Greek Ἀμαζών.

Amazon – A related word in the same word family.

Greek traders spread their vocabulary across the Mediterranean, influencing dozens of languages.