Andean

American  

[an-dee-uhn, an-dee-] / ænˈdi ən, ˈæn di- /

adjective

1. of or like the Andes.

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Andean British  

/ ˈændɪən, ænˈdiːən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling the Andes

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Other Word Forms

• inter-Andean adjective
• sub-Andean adjective
• trans-Andean adjective

Etymology

Origin of Andean

First recorded in 1830–40; Ande(s) + -an

Example Sentences

A dozen ambulances and medical personnel were rushed to the site in a remote Andean area without direct road access.

From Barron's

The fuel price increases, which took effect on Thursday, caused fares for buses -- the main mode of transport in the Andean country -- to double.

From Barron's

"This research contributes an important Andean case study on how past communities modified landscapes to bring people together and promote interaction," said Dr. Bongers.

From Science Daily

Venezuela is twice the size of Iraq, with densely populated cities, high Andean peaks and lowland jungles that can challenge troop deployments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the last week, they have tracked the birds on a digital map crossing Mexico, headed for Andean lagoons in Ecuador and Bolivia.

From Los Angeles Times