Guyana

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A country in South America. Official name: Co-operative Republic of Guyana. Capital and largest city: Georgetown.

Pronunciation

/ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ /ɡaɪˈæn.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Soundguys-Guyana.wav en-us-Guyana.ogg en-us-Guyana-2.ogg

Word forms

Guyana Gayana Goyana Guayana Guiana

Etymology

From an indigenous native American language, probably Cariban or Lokono, said to be a word referring to the land's waters.

Synonyms

Derived words

British Guyana Dutch Guyana English Guyana French Guyana Guyana spotted roach Portuguese Guyana Spanish Guyana
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