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argentine

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɑɹdʒənˌtin// UK //ˈɑːdʒɪntˌaɪn// ar·gen·tine Archaic

adj. relating to the country of Argentina or its people. You use this word to describe things like food, music, or culture from that part of South America.

adj. relating to Argentina, its people, or its culture. Often capitalised in modern usage; frequently used to modify nouns related to national identity or exports.


SIMPLE

I love eating Argentine steak at the local restaurant.

CONTEXTUAL

The Argentine government announced new measures to stabilize the national currency after the recent election.

COMPLEX

While the tango is perhaps the most famous Argentine export, the country's literary tradition is equally profound, boasting authors who have reshaped modern magical realism.

Synonyms
Origin

From Old French argentin (“silvery”), from Latin argentum (“silver”).

Usage

Typically capitalised as 'Argentine'. It is more common in formal or British English, whereas 'Argentinian' is often preferred in general American English.

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