Definitions

1. proper noun

The capital and largest city of Nicaragua, located on the southwestern shore of Lake Managua.

“She spent a weekend exploring the historic sites of Managua, Nicaragua’s vibrant capital.”

2. noun

A type of volcanic mudflow, also known as a lahar, that occurred in Nicaragua in 1930, causing widespread destruction and changes to the city’s geography.

“The geological event of 1930, known as the Managua mudflow, has greatly influenced the city’s landscape and development.”