Word
venezuela
Phoneticsvenezuela
/ˌvɛnɪzˈweɪɫə/
Definition
n. a large country in the northern part of South America. It is known for its beautiful coastlines, high mountains, and large oil reserves.
n. a sovereign state located on the northern coast of South America. It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the west.
Examples
“Venezuela is famous for having the world's highest waterfall.”
“Many people travel to Venezuela to see Angel Falls or explore the diverse wildlife in the rainforest.”
“The economic landscape of Venezuela has historically been shaped by its vast petroleum deposits, which represent some of the largest proven oil reserves on the planet.”
Examples
simple
“Venezuela is famous for having the world's highest waterfall.”
contextual
“Many people travel to Venezuela to see Angel Falls or explore the diverse wildlife in the rainforest.”
complex
“The economic landscape of Venezuela has historically been shaped by its vast petroleum deposits, which represent some of the largest proven oil reserves on the planet.”
Usage
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically used without an article.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Venezuela, from Italian Veneziola, diminutive of Venezia (“Venice”), after the stilt houses reminiscent of Venetian architecture.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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