Origin: Greek prefix para-
Paraguay has 2 different meanings across 2 categories:
a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811
"Paraguay is a landlocked republic in south central South America that achieved independence from Spain in 1811."
A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Paraguay.
"Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America known for its rich cultural heritage and the vast Paraná River that flows through it."
The origin of the name Paraguay is disputed, but it likely comes from the Paraguayan Guarani language. It may refer to the "Pajagua tribe" living by the water, or describe a river with a crown-like shape, or simply mean "from the water."