limeña

Limeña is the feminine form of the demonym limeño, used to refer to a woman from Lima, the capital and largest city of Peru. The masculine form is limeño. As a demonym, limeña functions to identify origin or affiliation with Lima in both formal and informal contexts.

Lima is located on the central coast of Peru, along the Pacific Ocean. Residents of Lima—Limeños and Limeñas—form the core of the city’s urban population and contribute to its cultural, economic, and political life. The term is widely used in everyday speech, journalism, and literature to indicate locality and cultural background.

Limeña also carries cultural associations tied to Lima’s historical and culinary traditions. The city’s urban culture, architecture, and gastronomy are frequently described in relation to limeña identity, including references to the distinctive flavors and dishes associated with “cocina limeña.” The demonym appears in various forms of media to evoke the style and experiences linked to the capital city.

See also: Demonym, Lima, Peruvian culture.