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Definition of arequipa
arequipa
/ˌɑːr.əˈkiː.pə/
Ar · e · qui · pa
arequipa Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
A major city in southern Peru and the capital of the Arequipa Region, renowned for its colonial architecture built from white volcanic stone (sillar) and its scenic location framed by three prominent volcanoes.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arequipa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arequipa