Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tupi-guarani
Noun
/ˈtuːpi ɡwəˈrɑːni/
Definition
A family of languages spoken by various indigenous peoples in South America, primarily in Brazil and parts of Paraguay.
Examples
- The Tupi-Guarani languages include languages like Guarani and Tupinambá.
- Many Brazilian place names derive from the Tupi-Guarani languages.
- Efforts are being made to preserve Tupi-Guarani languages among younger generations.
Meaning
Tupi-Guarani refers to both the linguistic group as well as the cultures of the indigenous communities that speak these languages.
Synonyms
- Guarani
- Tupi
- Southeast Tupi
