English · Word Candidate

Amazon

/ˈæm.ə.zən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Amazons · Amazoning · Amazoned

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A member of a mythical race of female warriors inhabiting the Black Sea area.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thành viên của một chủng tộc chiến binh nữ thần thoại

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Noun

Examples

When, therefore, one envisions a matriarchy, one should not conjure up visions of a gang of Amazons lopping off breasts and testicles to rule by force of arms.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A female warrior.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chiến binh nữ

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Noun

Examples

In some parts of Africa, Asia, and South America, amazon cultures still existed during the Middle Ages, such as that ruled by Queen Nzingha in Angola, who led her amazon army against the Portuguese in a series of wars during the first half of the seventeenth century. In Dahomey also in traditionally

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any of the large parrots from the genus Amazona.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loài vẹt lớn thuộc chi Amazona

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To overwhelm or obliterate, in the context of an Internet start-up vastly outperforming its brick and mortar competition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vượt trội hoàn toàn

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Verb

Examples

Those who hesitate risk being "amazoned," forfeiting business to an Internet newcomer, in the way that bookstore chains have lost ground to Amazon.com Inc., the online bookseller.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Amazon” mean?

A member of a mythical race of female warriors inhabiting the Black Sea area.

Is “Amazon” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.