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English

pueblo

|pue-blo|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈpwɛbloʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈpwɛbləʊ/

communal village

Etymology
Etymology Information

'pueblo' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'pueblo,' where 'pueblo' meant 'village' or 'people.'

Historical Evolution

'pueblo' was borrowed directly from Spanish into English, retaining its original meaning of 'village.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'village' or 'people,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a communal village built by Native Americans in the southwestern United States, especially in New Mexico and Arizona, consisting of multistoried adobe houses.

The ancient pueblo was a marvel of engineering and community living.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a member of any of the Native American peoples inhabiting such villages.

The Pueblo people have a rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

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