Rio de Janeiro
Definitions of Rio de Janeiro
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the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attractionsynonyms: Rioexample of:city, metropolis, urban centera large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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