Paraguay

/ˈpærəɡwaɪ/ proper noun

Definition

Paraguay is a landlocked country in the center of South America. It has two main languages, Spanish and Guaraní, and is crossed by the Paraguay River.

Etymology

From the name of the Paraguay River, which comes from the Indigenous Guaraní language. The exact meaning is debated, but it may relate to 'water' and a local group or feature.

Kelly Says

Paraguay is one of the few countries where an Indigenous language, Guaraní, is still widely spoken alongside Spanish—and it’s official. The country’s very name is a reminder that the original voices of the continent are still alive.

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