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Carioca Definition & Meaning

carioca
noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro
  2. music composed for dancing the carioca
  3. a lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba

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Frequently asked questions

What does carioca mean?
a native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro music composed for dancing the carioca a lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba
What part of speech is carioca?
Carioca is a noun.
How many definitions does carioca have?
Carioca has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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