Aracaju

[ ah-ruh-kah-zhoo ]
/ ˌɑ rəˈkɑ ʒʊ /

noun

a seaport in E Brazil.

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Definition for aracaju (2 of 2)

Sergipe
[ suh r-zhee-puh ]
/ sərˈʒi pə /

noun

a state in NE Brazil. 8490 sq. mi. (21,990 sq. km). Capital: Aracajú.
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British Dictionary definitions for aracaju (1 of 2)

Aracajú
/ (Portuguese ərəkəˈʒu) /

noun

a port in E Brazil, capital of Sergipe state. Pop: 701 000 (2005 est)

British Dictionary definitions for aracaju (2 of 2)

Sergipe
/ (Portuguese serˈʒipi) /

noun

a state of NE Brazil: the smallest Brazilian state; a centre of resistance to Dutch conquest (17th century). Capital: Aracajú. Pop: 1 846 039 (2002). Area: 13 672 sq km (8492 sq miles)
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