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Bolivian

British  
/ bəˈlɪvɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Bolivia or its inhabitants

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noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Bolivia

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A Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near La Paz on February 27, leaving at least 24 people dead.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

But until a few weeks ago, the son of Bolivian and Mexican immigrants hadn’t joined any actions against the immigration raids that have overwhelmed Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

It was not until Tuesday night that confirmation came that Victor, a Bolivian national, was among the 43 victims.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

“This could be a major opportunity for U.S. companies…there is a lot of interest and excitement,” said Diego von Vacano, a Bolivian lithium expert at Texas A&M University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Because the mounds are usually forested, Erickson and his Bolivian co-investigator, Patricia Alvarez of the Universidad Mayor de San Simon in Cochabamba, have been forced to measure them by chopping through trees and vines.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann