Andean

American

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

adjective

of or like the Andes.

Andean British

/ ˈændɪən, ænˈdiːən /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling the Andes

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Origin of Andean

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

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Andean

The transport aircraft identified by AFP would allow troops and equipment to move rapidly across the Andean region, he said, while some of the newly installed structures appear suitable for aircraft maintenance and logistical support.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

A giant clay sculpture of Pope Leo XIV's head takes shape in a workshop in Peru's capital, as the Andean nation prepares for the pontiff's visit in November.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Indigenous Andean communities were the first to domesticate the starch-rich crop, turning it into a dietary staple long before potatoes spread around the world.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

Yet it’s clear that the artist did see Mary as benevolent, given her complete association with the mountain, which had long been an Andean sacred site, a place where and to which native people prayed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Other Andean cities, Wari among them, shared this quality.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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