Peruvian
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The election pits Fujimori, a mainstay of Peruvian politics, against Sánchez, who is promising broad economic reforms.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Fujimori is one of the most well-known figures in Peruvian politics, and this is her fourth time running for office.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Perhaps part of the answer lies in their unique DNA, a mix of Mario’s Black and Filipino background and Karen’s Italian and Peruvian roots.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Leo also knows Latin America well, having spent two decades as a missionary in Peru, even acquiring Peruvian citizenship.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
There is a Peruvian deity, painted on a clay pot dating from around A.D.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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