aymara
|ay-ma-ra|
/ˌaɪməˈrɑː/
indigenous people and language
Etymology
'Aymara' originates from the Aymara language itself, specifically the word 'aymara', which refers to the people and their language.
The term 'Aymara' has been used in Spanish and English since the colonial period to refer to the indigenous group and their language.
Initially, it referred to the people and their language, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of an indigenous people living in the Andes and Altiplano regions of South America, primarily in Bolivia and Peru.
The Aymara have a rich cultural heritage.
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Noun 2
the language spoken by the Aymara people, one of the major indigenous languages of the Andes.
Aymara is an official language in Bolivia.
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Last updated: 2025/06/06 22:21