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Definition of guayas
guayas
/ˈɡwaɪ.əs/
Gua · yas
guayas Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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.
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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 Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guayas