Word
peruvian
Phoneticspe·ru·vian
/pɝˈuviən/
Definitions
01from or relating to Peru
adj. related to the country of Peru, its culture, or its language.
adj. relating to the Republic of Peru, its people, or its cultural heritage. This proper adjective is non-gradable.
“We went to a Peruvian restaurant and tried the famous ceviche.”
“The exhibition showcased a stunning collection of Peruvian textiles, highlighting the intricate weaving techniques passed down through generations in the Andes.”
02a person from Peru
n. a person who comes from Peru or whose family is from there.
n. a native or inhabitant of Peru, or a person of Peruvian descent.
“My new neighbour is a Peruvian who moved here to study engineering.”
“As a proud Peruvian, she spent her weekends volunteering at the cultural centre to promote South American history.”
Etymology
From Peru + -v- + -ian, or from Latin Peruvia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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