Meaning of Carioca in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɛriˈoʊkə/

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  1. Noun

    Carioca

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Portuguese, from Tupi kari'oka‘house of the white man’

    Definitions

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

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