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Asuncion

Asuncion

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The capital and largest city of Paraguay that lies on the Paraguay River
  • proper noun
  • /əˈsʌnʃən/
: Asunción
  • There is an active Korean community in Asuncion, estimated at about 30,000 in 1986.
  • Asuncion Treaty
  • Asuncion summit
  • University of Asuncion

Examples

  • Carlos is from Asuncion.

    The Money Pit (1986)

  • Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay, a country in South America.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Furthermore, Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, dominates the country.

    Academic text (1990)

  • We flew to Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, for our summer vacation.

  • During our visit, we explored many historical sites in Asuncion, including the presidential palace.

  • After several days in Asuncion, we fell in love with the city's vibrant culture.

Surface Forms

Asuncion main

Etymology

The word Asuncion comes from Spanish Asunción, meaning 'Assumption', the Christian belief that the Virgin Mary was taken into heaven. The city was named for 'Our Lady of the Assumption', so the name remembers that religious event.