Peruvian

/pəˈɹuː.vi.ən/

PƏɹUː · vi · ən (3 syllables)

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Definition

A person from Peru or of Peruvian descent.

Etymology

From Peru + -v- + -ian, or from Latin Peruvia.

Example Sentences

  • "After a raucous two weeks of power plays at the highest levels of government that saw three different men pass through Peru’s presidency, thousands of young Peruvians have reinvigorated protest and politics."
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