Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

marabunta

noun

/ˌmɛrəˈbʌn(t)ə/

Definition

A term used to describe a large number of animals, especially insects, that move together as a swarm.

Examples

The marabunta of army ants swept through the forest, leaving no insects in their wake.
During the rainy season, local farmers often worry about the arrival of the marabunta.

Meaning

Marabunta refers specifically to certain devastating swarms of army ants, particularly in Central and South America, known for their aggressive hunting and destruction of habitats.