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Definition of asuncion
asuncion
/ˌɑːsuːnsiˈoʊn/
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asuncion Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Paraguay, located in the south-central part of the country along the eastern bank of the Paraguay River in South America.
Example
"During our tour of South America, we spent three days exploring the historic colonial architecture of Asuncion."
• Rhymes for asuncion
Word Origin & Etymology
From Spanish 'Asunción', meaning 'Assumption'. The city was named 'Nuestra Señora Santa María de la Asunción' because its founding fort was established on August 15, 1537, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Asuncion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/asuncion