noun
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Guantanamo
gwahn-TAH-nah-moh
Guantanamo (noun) means a city and province in eastern Cuba, also short for the nearby U.S. naval base and its detention camp. Example: “The naval base at Guantanamo has been controversial for its detention facility.”
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A city and province in eastern Cuba, also short for the nearby U.S. naval base and its detention camp.
"The naval base at Guantanamo has been controversial for its detention facility."
How to use Guantanamo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to Guantanamo Bay, the U.S. military base and prison in Cuba, rather than the Cuban city itself.
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Etymology
From a Taíno word meaning roughly "land between rivers."
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What does “Guantanamo” mean?
The word “Guantanamo” means a city and province in eastern Cuba, also short for the nearby U.S. naval base and its detention camp. In plain terms, usually refers to Guantanamo Bay, the U.S. military base and prison in Cuba, rather than the Cuban city itself.
How do you pronounce “Guantanamo”?
“Guantanamo” is pronounced gwahn-TAH-nah-moh (/ˌɡwɑnˈtɑːnɑmoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Guantanamo” in a sentence?
Here is “Guantanamo” used in a sentence: “The naval base at Guantanamo has been controversial for its detention facility.”
What part of speech is “Guantanamo”?
“Guantanamo” is a noun.
Is “Guantanamo” a common word?
“Guantanamo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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