Belize River

proper noun

A major river of Belize, formed from the confluence of the Mopan and Macal rivers and emptying into the Caribbean Sea just north of Belize City.

Originmop beliz →
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Meanings

proper nounthe Belize River
  1. A major river of Belize, formed from the confluence of the Mopan and Macal rivers and emptying into the Caribbean Sea just north of Belize City.

Origin

  1. mopbeliz“muddy water(s)”
  2. EnglishBelize River

From Mopan Maya beliz (“muddy water(s)”), via Spanish.

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APA

Belize River. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Belize%20River

MLA

“Belize River.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Belize%20River. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Belize River,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Belize%20River.

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