Laguna
2 synonyms for Laguna, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A member of the Laguna Pueblo, a federally recognized Native American tribe in New Mexico.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Spanish word laguna, meaning "lake" or "lagoon" — the tribe's pueblo sits near a lake formed by damming a local river.
Full origin of Laguna →Frequently asked questions
What does “Laguna” mean?
The word “Laguna” means a member of the Laguna Pueblo, a federally recognized Native American tribe in New Mexico. In plain terms, refers to the Laguna Pueblo people of New Mexico and their culture; also used generically as a place name meaning "lagoon" in Spanish-speaking regions.
How do you pronounce “Laguna”?
“Laguna” is pronounced luh-GOO-nuh (/ləˈɡu.nə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Laguna” in a sentence?
Here is “Laguna” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother was Laguna and grew up on the pueblo.”
What part of speech is “Laguna”?
Depending on how it is used, “Laguna” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Laguna” come from?
The word “Laguna” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from the Spanish word laguna, meaning "lake" or "lagoon" — the tribe's pueblo sits near a lake formed by damming a local river.
Is “Laguna” a common word?
“Laguna” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Laguna” have?
“Laguna” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the Laguna Pueblo, a federally recognized Native American tribe in New Mexico.
