guarani
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Definition
- Noun:
- A member of an indigenous South American people: A person belonging to a major indigenous ethnic group primarily inhabiting Paraguay and parts of Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil.
- The language of the Guarani people: A Tupian language spoken by the Guarani people, which is an official language of Paraguay alongside Spanish.
- The basic monetary unit of Paraguay: The primary unit of currency in Paraguay, subdivided into 100 céntimos.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Ethnic Group):
- The Guarani have a rich cultural heritage.
- She is studying the history of the Guarani.
- Noun (Language):
- He is fluent in Spanish and Guarani.
- Guarani is taught in many Paraguayan schools.
- Noun (Currency):
- The price is ten thousand guarani.
- I need to exchange my dollars for guarani.
Advanced Usage
- "Guarani-speaking": Describing a person or community that uses the Guarani language.
- The Guarani-speaking population is significant in the region.
- Used in anthropological or linguistic contexts to refer to the cultural or linguistic group.
- The research focuses on Guarani cosmology.
Variants and Related Words
- Guaraní: An alternative spelling, often using an accent, commonly seen in Spanish-language contexts.
- Guarani's: The possessive form (e.g., ).
- Paraguayan guarani: The full official name of the currency, often used to distinguish it from the ethnic group or language.
Synonyms
- Indigenous people of Paraguay: (for the ethnic group sense)
- PYG: (the ISO 4217 currency code for the Paraguayan guarani)
- Tupian language: (for the language family context)
Related Phrases
- Guarani mythology: Refers to the traditional beliefs and stories of the Guarani people.
- Guarani resistance: Often refers to historical or contemporary efforts to protect Guarani lands and rights.
Noun
- the language spoken by the Guarani of Paraguay and Bolivia
- a member of the South American people living in Paraguay and Bolivia
- the basic unit of money in Paraguay; equal to 100 centimos