Guaruan

/ɡwɑːˈruːən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Guarani people or their territories in South America.

Etymology

From Guarani, the name of an indigenous people of South America, with -an suffix to form the adjective. The Guarani civilization spans Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Kelly Says

The Guarani language is still spoken by about 8 million people today—it's an official language of Paraguay and has influenced Spanish across South America more than most people realize!

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