Definition

Proper noun: * A city in Peru: Arequipa is a major city located in the southern region of Peru. It was founded by Spanish colonists in the year 1540 at a location that was previously the site of an ancient Inca settlement.

Usage

• Arequipa is known as the "White City" due to its many historical buildings constructed from white volcanic stone.
• Tourism is significant in Arequipa, as it is a gateway to the Colca Canyon.
• The historic center of Arequipa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the cultural region or administrative department of which the city is the capital.
  • The wines from Arequipa are gaining international recognition.

Variants and Related Words

• Arequipeño/a (noun/adjective): A demonym for a person from Arequipa, or an adjective describing something from Arequipa.
  • She is a proud Arequipeña.
  • We enjoyed the Arequipeño cuisine.

Synonyms

• The White City (nickname)
• Ciudad Blanca (Spanish nickname)

Noun

1. a city in southern Peru founded in 1540 on the site of an ancient Inca city