Word
ecuador
Phoneticsecuador
/ˈɛkwəˌdɔɹ/
Definition
n. a country in South America located on the equator. It is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Andes mountains and the Galápagos Islands.
n. a sovereign state in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean. When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.
Examples
“Ecuador is famous for its beautiful mountains and islands.”
“Many tourists visit Ecuador every year to see the unique wildlife on the Galápagos Islands.”
“The constitutional framework of Ecuador recognises the rights of nature, making it a pioneer in environmental law within the international community.”
Examples
simple
“Ecuador is famous for its beautiful mountains and islands.”
contextual
“Many tourists visit Ecuador every year to see the unique wildlife on the Galápagos Islands.”
complex
“The constitutional framework of Ecuador recognises the rights of nature, making it a pioneer in environmental law within the international community.”
Usage
Proper noun — always capitalised. Typically used without a definite article ('the') unless referring to a specific administrative entity.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Ecuador, itself from ecuador (“equator”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.