Goiás

American  

[goi-ahs] / gɔɪˈɑs /

noun

1. a state in central Brazil. 247,826 sq. mi. (641,870 sq. km). Goiânia.

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Goiás British  

/ ɡɔˈjas /

noun

1. a state of central Brazil, in the Brazilian Highlands: contains Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Capital: Goiânia. Pop: 5 210 335 (2002). Area: 341 289 sq km (131 772 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

At least four states — Acre, Minas Gerais and Goias, in addition to the Federal District – have done the same.

From Seattle Times

The explosion of dengue cases across Brazil has caused at least four states — Acre, Minas Gerais and Goias, in addition to the Federal District — to declare public health emergencies.

From Seattle Times

Heading into the final game of the season, America Mineiro, Coritiba and Goias had been relegated.

From BBC

Police, according to a statement, were serving three arrest warrants and 10 search-and-seizure warrants ordered by the Supreme Court in four states - Sao Paulo, Parana, Minas Gerais and Goias.

From Reuters

Filho said the national railway plan, set to be presented next month, would include six new passenger routes, including from the capital Brasilia to the central state of Goias and from Sao Paulo to Parana.

From Reuters