Definition

1. 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

1. the language spoken by the Guarani of Paraguay and Bolivia
2. a member of the South American people living in Paraguay and Bolivia
3. the basic unit of money in Paraguay; equal to 100 centimos