Paraguay
pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraguay in British English:
UK ['pærəɡwaɪ]
How to pronounce Paraguay in American English:
US ['pærəɡwaɪ]
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- Noun:
- a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811
Word Origin
- Paraguay
- country is named for the river, which is said to be from Guarani para "water" + guay "born." Said to have been the name of a local chieftain who treated with the first Spanish explorers.
Example
- 1. The actions of paraguay 's congress were legal and constitutional .
- 2. In paraguay , it was too easy .
- 3. Paraguay has failed to turn this charity into a development partnership .
- 4. In this he prided himself especially on bringing paraguay peace .
- 5. So welcome mr lugo , because paraguay desperately needs change and a democracy worth the name .