Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: guatemala
IPA transcription: [ɡw,ɑtəm'ɑlə]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Guatemala, Republic_of_Guatemala
    Meaning: a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable
Usage examples
  • Now L'Olonnois proposed to his men that they should sail for Guatemala, but he met with an unexpected obstacle; the buccaneers who had enlisted under him had expected to make great fortunes in this expedition, but their high hopes had not been realized.