Peruvian
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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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
The election pits Fujimori, a mainstay of Peruvian politics, against Sánchez, who is promising broad economic reforms.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Huang makes an effort every day to meet with people in every corner of the community, said Amy Quichiz, Huang’s co-campaign manager, who is of Colombian and Peruvian descent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
William Miller, an English artilleryman, joined the Peruvian fight against imperial Spain and became a pivotal figure in the nation’s bid for independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The second is the Peruvian littoral, home of a much older civilization that has come to light only in the twenty-first century.*
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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