peru

Thân thiện

A family visits the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A country in western South America: Peru is a sovereign nation located on the western coast of the South American continent.
   • A historical region, heart of the Inca Empire: The territory of modern Peru was the central and most significant part of the Inca Empire from approximately the 12th century until the 16th century.
   • A republic independent from Spain: Peru achieved its status as an independent republic from Spanish colonial rule in the year 1821.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We are planning a trip to Peru to visit Machu Picchu.
  • The capital of Peru is Lima.
  • Peru declared its independence from Spain on July 28, 1821.

Advanced Usage

• "From Peru": Used to indicate origin.
  • This coffee is from Peru.
• "In Peru": Used to indicate location.
  • There are many ancient archaeological sites in Peru.

Variants and Related Words

• Peruvian (adjective): Of or relating to the country of Peru or its people.
  • She studies Peruvian history.
• Peruvian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Peru.
  • The Peruvians we met were very friendly.

Synonyms

• Republic of Peru: The official name of the country.
• The Inca Empire / Tawantinsuyu: Refers to the historical empire centered in the region that is now Peru.

Related Phrases

• The Peruvian Andes: The section of the Andes mountain range running through Peru.
• Peruvian coast: The coastal desert region of the country.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Peru
• Republic of Peru