cuya

/kuˈjah/

Definitions

1. noun

A suffix of the Quechua language, used to indicate a place name.

“The town of Cusco is a famous destination in Peru, named after the Quechua word Cusco-cuya.”

2. proper noun

A specific place or location, especially in South America, using the suffix -cuya.

“The beautiful lake of Titicaca-cuya in Bolivia is a popular tourist spot.”

Synonyms

  • location
  • place name

Antonyms

  • non-location
  • non-place