Paraguayan
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3.3
- noun
- /ˌpærəˈɡweɪən/
:
paraguayo
- Many Paraguayans are proud of their rich cultural heritage and indigenous roots.
Examples
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The experience of defending the country from threatening neighbors enhanced the position of the armed forces as major actors and national saviors and conditioned Paraguayans to accept and equate a strong military with national independence.
Academic text (1992) -
Shortly after the coup, Archbishop Rolon declared that the third of February marked not only the end of "a long nightmare, but the beginning of a process of reconciliation and unification of all Paraguayans; the beginning, finally, of a new Paraguay.
Academic text (1990) -
The Paraguayans say that no such call took place.
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His mistake was billing her as a Paraguayan rather than a German.
Fiction book (1998) -
This joint Paraguay-Brazilian development was financed by Brazil but employed many Paraguayans who brought new money into the economy and raised the standard of living of many individuals.
Academic text (1990) -
Knowing no other political arrangement than praetorianism, Paraguayans under Stroessner had no expectations of a more balanced polity.
Academic text (1992) -
Paraguayans from all walks of life were diverted from their normal routine to focus their attention on a revered leader who responded to and encouraged the general mood for apertura of some kind.
Academic text (1990) -
Eighteen percent of Ecuadorians reside abroad, and large and growing numbers of Colombians, Paraguayans, Peruvians, and Venezuelans live in the United States.
Academic text (2008) -
The Paraguayans celebrate Independence Day with vibrant parades and traditional music.
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During festivals, Paraguayans often showcase their traditional crafts and delicious local dishes.
Synonyms
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2.9
A person born in Latin America or whose family comes from there
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2.1
A person who comes from Latin America
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1.0
A person who lives in or comes from South America
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Paraguayan is the name for a person from Paraguay, formed from the country name Paraguay plus the ending -an meaning 'from' or 'belonging to'. Paraguay comes from a local Guaraní word for the long river in the area, so a Paraguayan is simply 'a native or inhabitant of Paraguay'.