Carnaval city, informally Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INFORMALLY (adverb)
1. with the use of colloquial expressions
CITY (noun)
1. people living in a large densely populated municipality
2. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

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