Word
bolivian
Phoneticsbo·li·vian
/bəˈɫɪviən/
Definition
adj. relating to Bolivia, its people, or its culture.
adj. relating to the Republic of Bolivia or its inhabitants. Often used attributively to modify nouns related to the nation's geography, culture, or politics.
Examples
“We enjoyed a traditional Bolivian meal last night.”
“The Bolivian government recently announced new measures to protect the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest.”
“High-altitude agriculture is a cornerstone of the Bolivian economy, with farmers in the Andes cultivating varieties of quinoa and potatoes that have sustained the region for centuries.”
Examples
simple
“We enjoyed a traditional Bolivian meal last night.”
contextual
“The Bolivian government recently announced new measures to protect the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest.”
complex
“High-altitude agriculture is a cornerstone of the Bolivian economy, with farmers in the Andes cultivating varieties of quinoa and potatoes that have sustained the region for centuries.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; capitalised in all contexts.
Etymology
From Bolivia + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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