Argentinean

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person from Argentina.

    "Indeed, the Process Statute promised that which most Argentineans sought—a just and responsible government."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Argentina. not-comparable

    "Conservative estimates place the number of forced disappearances during the military regime that controlled the Argentinean government during 1976-1983 between 10,000 and 15,000 persons.¹ Shortly after the end of military rule in 1983, the Argentinean National Congress passed legislation that effectively amnestied many persons who allegedly committed human rights violations such as torture, extra-judicial killing, and forced disappearance."

Example

More examples

"He's Argentinean and he gives tennis lessons."

Etymology

From Argentin(a) + -ean or Argentine + -an.

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