Word
chilean
Phoneticschilean
/ˈtʃɪɫiən/
Definitions
01originating from Chile
adj. coming from or relating to the country of Chile in South America.
adj. relating to the nation, culture, or inhabitants of Chile. A proper adjective that is always capitalized.
“We enjoyed a delicious Chilean wine with our dinner last night.”
“The Chilean government has implemented new environmental policies to protect the unique ecosystems found in the Andes mountains.”
02a person from Chile
n. a person who comes from Chile or has Chilean parents.
n. a native or inhabitant of Chile, or a person of Chilean descent.
“My new neighbor is a Chilean who moved here to study engineering.”
“Many Chileans living abroad maintain strong cultural ties to their homeland through traditional music and community gatherings.”
Real-World Examples
“Chilean scientist Yasmin Catricheo, travelled thousands of miles to A Coruña, north-west Spain for the event.” Etymology
From Chile + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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