Sucre
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Antonio José de 1793–1830, Venezuelan general and South American liberator: 1st president of Bolivia 1826–28.
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a city in and the official capital of Bolivia, in the S part.
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(lowercase) a cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Ecuador, equal to 100 centavos. S.
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Former name (until 1839): Chuquisaca. the legal capital of Bolivia, in the south central part of the country in the E Andes: university (1624). Pop: 231 000 (2005 est)
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Antonio José de (anˈtonjo xoˈse de). 1795–1830, South American liberator, born in Venezuela, who assisted Bolivar in the colonial revolt against Spain; first president of Bolivia (1826–28)
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the former standard monetary unit of Ecuador (before the adoption of the US dollar in 2000), divided into 100 centavos
Etymology
Origin of sucre
C19: after Antonio José de Sucre
Example Sentences
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The result is all too visible in Sucre.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Goldfarb remembers the dessert heyday when these dishes were more than just an afterthought at Espai Sucre in Barcelona, ChikaLicious and P*ong in New York.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025
Mr. García Márquez was born in Aracataca in 1927 and was raised largely by his maternal grandparents before he moved to Sucre to live with his parents at age 8.
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2024
While he won’t provide much for offense – similar to the days of Jamie Burke and Jesus Sucre – Zavala is solid defensively and understands his role.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024
The surrounding district produces cotton, tobacco, cac�o, cattle and fruit, and there is considerable trade through Puerto Sucre, although that port has no regular connexion with foreign ports.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
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