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Definition of managua
managua
/məˈnɑː.ɡwə/
Adjective:Managuan
managua Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Nicaragua, located in Central America on the southwestern shore of Lake Managua, serving as the nation's political, cultural, and commercial center.
Example
"After arriving in Central America, the trade delegation spent three days attending meetings and touring historical monuments in Managua."
• Rhymes for managua
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Nahuatl term 'Mana-ahuac', meaning 'adjacent to the water' or 'surrounded by ponds', reflecting the city's geographic location on the southwestern shores of Lake Managua and its proximity to several crater lakes.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Managua. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/managua