**Amazon** is a term with multiple meanings: 1. **Historical Context**: In Greek mythology, an Amazon refers to a member of a mythical race of female warriors. 2. **Modern Slang**: It can describe a tall, strong, or athletic woman. 3. **Geographical Reference**: It is also the name of a major river in South America, encompassing a vast region known as the Amazon Rainforest. 4. **E-commerce Giant**: Most commonly, Amazon refers to Amazon.com Inc., a multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence, founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994.