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Definition of ushuaia

ushuaia

/uːˈʃwaɪ.ə/
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ushuaia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city and resort town in southern Argentina, located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago at the southernmost tip of South America, widely recognized as the southernmost city in the world.

Example

"Many expeditions and tourist cruises to Antarctica depart from the port of Ushuaia during the austral summer."

• Rhymes for ushuaia

• Nearby Words

usak
usambara bush viper
usambara vine snake
ushuaia
ussuri
usti nad labem
utah blind snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous Yaghan (Yámana) language of Tierra del Fuego, combining the words 'ush' (at the background) and 'waia' (bay or cove), translating roughly to 'deep bay'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ushuaia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ushuaia
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