Guarani: meaning, definitions and examples

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guarani

 

[ ษกwษ™หˆrษ‘หni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ethnic group

Guarani refers to a group of indigenous people of South America, primarily found in Paraguay, where they play a significant role in the country's culture and history. The Guarani speak the Guarani language, which is one of the official languages of Paraguay alongside Spanish.

Synonyms

indigenous group, native people

Examples of usage

  • The Guarani people have a rich cultural heritage.
  • Many Guarani still practice traditional customs today.
  • The Guarani language is vital for cultural identity.
Context #2 | Noun

language

Guarani is also the name of the language spoken by the Guarani people. It belongs to the Tupian language family and is known for its distinctive phonetics and grammar. Guarani is unique in that it has been adopted in various forms beyond its indigenous roots, especially in Paraguay.

Synonyms

Guarani language, Tupian language

Examples of usage

  • I am learning to speak Guarani.
  • Guarani is commonly spoken in rural areas of Paraguay.
  • The structure of the Guarani language is quite different from Spanish.

Translations

Translations of the word "guarani" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guarani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเค†เคฐเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Guarani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ guarani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฒะฐั€ะฐะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ guarani

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใ‚ขใƒฉใƒ‹ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท guarani

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guaranรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท guarani

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ๋ผ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูˆุงุฑุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ guarani

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ guarani

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็“œๆ‹‰ๅฐผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ guarani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ guarani

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะฐั€ะฐะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ guarani

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guaranรญ

Etymology

The term 'Guarani' originates from the Guarani language itself, with the word likely meaning 'warrior' or 'brave.' The Guarani people are historically known as one of the major indigenous groups in South America, with their presence traced back before European colonization. The Guarani language is one of the widely spoken indigenous languages in the Americas, maintained by millions even amid globalization. Its survival and usage have been significantly influenced by political and social movements in Paraguay, where it holds a robust status in education and public life. The Guarani also played a crucial role during the Spanish colonization, as they often interacted both as allies and adversaries of European settlers. The language has absorbed influences from Spanish colonial language and cultures, becoming a symbol of resistance and identity for many Guarani people today.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,990, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.