Aduwana

customs; customs officenoun

Alternative meanings

customs office; official checkpoint for goods, luggage, and duties

Pronunciation

ah-doo-WAH-nah

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from Spanish aduana.

Variants or conjugations

aduana

Related words and expressions

tax; goods; border; trade; travel

Meaning and usage notes

Used for customs procedures, import/export controls, and travel checkpoints.