Arequipa is a proper noun referring to a major city in southern Peru, known for its colonial architecture and Andean setting. As a multi-syllabic foreign place name, it is pronounced with a stress on the second syllable and features a clear 'r' and a rhythm that flags the word’s Spanish origin. In usage, it’s a high-lexical-item place name encountered in travel, geography, and Peruvian studies contexts.
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