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Definition of guayas

guayas

/ˈɡwaɪ.əs/
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guayas Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major coastal province located in western Ecuador, known for its dense population and its capital city, Guayaquil, which serves as the country's primary economic and commercial hub.

Example

"The agricultural economy of Guayas relies heavily on the cultivation of bananas, rice, and sugarcane."

2

A prominent river in western Ecuador that flows southward into the Gulf of Guayaquil and the Pacific Ocean, forming the largest river system on the western coast of South America.

• Rhymes for guayas

• Nearby Words

guavaberry
guaviare
guayaquil
guayas
guayule
gubernatorial
guck

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Guayas, a legendary indigenous Huancavilca chief who resisted the Spanish conquistadors.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guayas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guayas
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