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Olinda

American  
[oh-lin-duh, oo-leen-dah] / oʊˈlɪn də, ʊˈlĩ dɑ /

noun

  1. a city in northeastern Brazil on the Atlantic coast: a suburb of Recife known as a beach resort.


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The fire was burning northeast toward Olinda Village, leading to evacuation warnings for the communities of Olinda Village, Hollydale Mobile Home Park and Brea Hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Around March 2024, she started to stay more at her and Tyler’s house on Olinda Road, Chloe said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Confetti sprayed, the band began playing a catchy tune and the crowd sang along: “John Travolta is really cool. Throwing a great party. And in Olinda, the best carnival.”

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

It was near the start of one of Brazil’s most famous Carnival celebrations, in the northern seaside city of Olinda, and the town plaza was jammed with thousands of revelers.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

In 1709 the Portuguese government made Recife a separate city—a step which was bitterly resented by the Brazilians and especially by the close corporation of native families who controlled the Olinda municipal government.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.

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