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Cumana

Cumana

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A port city in northeast Venezuela by the Caribbean Sea that is the oldest European town in South America
  • proper noun
: Cumana
  • After the earthquake, Cumana underwent significant reconstruction.

Examples

  • The colonial architecture of Cumana attracts many tourists each year.

  • I visited Cumana last summer.

  • He sailed from Cumana to several nearby Caribbean islands.

  • Have you ever been to Cumana?

  • Cumana is a historic port city in northeastern Venezuela known for its colonial architecture and is referred to as Cumana.

  • Located on the Caribbean Sea, Cumana is celebrated as the oldest European settlement in South America.

  • Visitors to Cumana can explore its beautiful beaches and enjoy fresh seafood from local restaurants.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Cumana comes from the name of the local native people, the Cumanagoto, so the city was named after the people who lived there long ago. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a place that keeps the name of its first inhabitants.