A person from the Guajira region, particularly referring to indigenous groups of northeastern Colombia and Venezuela.
From Spanish 'guajiro,' itself derived from the Arawakan language. The 'g' variant reflects English adaptation of the Spanish pronunciation and spelling.
This word shows how English absorbs terms for specific peoples and places—'goajiro' (or guajiro) documents a real indigenous identity that deserves recognition beyond just geography.
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