Argentina
a republic in southern South America. 1,084,120 sq. mi. (2,807,870 sq. km). Capital: Buenos Aires.
Origin of Argentina
1- Also called the Ar·gen·tine [thuh-ahr-juhn-teen]. /ðə ˈɑr dʒənˌtin/.
- Official name Ar·gen·tine Re·pub·lic [ahr-juhn-teen ri-puhb-lik]. /ˈɑr dʒənˌtin rɪˈpʌb lɪk/.
Other words from Argentina
- an·ti-Ar·gen·ti·na, adjective
- pro-Ar·gen·ti·na, adjective
Words Nearby Argentina
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How to use Argentina in a sentence
Each book has gripping scenes on the fear that permeated Argentina in those years.
Stangneth probes his affairs in Argentina, including with Ingrid von Ihne, “tall, blond, and slim, with a cold beauty.”
Nothing Was Banal About Eichmann’s Evil, Says a Scathing New Biography | Michael Signer | October 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn reality, he and been off in Argentina with his girlfriend, unbeknownst to his wife.
There had been British governmental discussions that the islands could be leased back to Argentina.
The Never-Ending Falklands War: In Buenos Aires, A Museum's Selective History | Michael Luongo | August 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn theory, the Islands were part of the land given to Argentina by Spain upon independence in 1816.
The Never-Ending Falklands War: In Buenos Aires, A Museum's Selective History | Michael Luongo | August 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The rich men of Argentina take great delight in blood-stock and many of the racers are by high-class English sires.
Argentina | W. A. HirstVery few writers upon Argentina refer to the subject of religion at all, and those who do give very scanty information.
Argentina | W. A. HirstThe excellent journalism of Argentina has not, as yet, developed into literature of a class correspondingly high.
Argentina | W. A. HirstHe seems to have approached nearer to the type of the professional man of letters than is common in Argentina.
Argentina | W. A. HirstThe ordinary share capital of the Company, which is exclusively held in Argentina, has been increased to over a million sterling.
Argentina | W. A. Hirst
British Dictionary definitions for Argentina
/ (ˌɑːdʒənˈtiːnə) /
a republic in southern South America: colonized by the Spanish from 1516 onwards; gained independence in 1816 and became a republic in 1852; ruled by military dictatorships for much of the 20th century; civilian rule restored in 1983; consists chiefly of subtropical plains and forests (the Chaco) in the north, temperate plains (the pampas) in the central parts, the Andes in the west, and an infertile plain extending to Tierra del Fuego in the south (Patagonia); an important meat producer. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Buenos Aires. Pop: 42 610 981 (2013 est). Area: 2 776 653 sq km (1 072 067 sq miles): Also called: the Argentine
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Cultural definitions for Argentina
Republic in southern South America, bordered by Chile to the west; Bolivia and Paraguay to the north; and Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Its capital and largest city is Buenos Aires.
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