Guiana

geographical name

Gui·​a·​na gē-ˈa-nə How to pronounce Guiana (audio)
-ˈä-nə;
gī-ˈa-nə
region of northern South America bordering on the Atlantic and bounded on the west and south by the Orinoco, Negro, and Amazon rivers; includes Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname also collectively known as the Guianas , and adjoining parts of Brazil and Venezuela
Guianan adjective or noun
Guianese
ˌgī-ə-ˈnēz How to pronounce Guiana (audio)
ˌgē-ə-
-ˈnēs
adjective or noun

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“Guiana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Guiana. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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