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Definition of goiania
goiania
/ɡɔɪˈɑːniə/
Goi · a · ni · a
goiania Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major planned city in central-western Brazil, serving as the capital and largest city of the state of Goiás, noted for its extensive green spaces and Art Deco architecture.
Example
"We flew into Goiânia to attend the agricultural convention before heading out to the rural farms of Goiás."
• Rhymes for goiania
Word Origin & Etymology
The name was chosen in a 1933 local newspaper contest following the city's planned founding. It derives from the state name 'Goiás' (originating from the Goyaz indigenous people) combined with the suffix '-ânia', meaning 'city of'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goiania. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goiania