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Chilean

British  
/ ˈtʃɪlɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Chile or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Chile

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The International Monetary Fund has said the Chilean reform package might boost economic growth but to the detriment of government finances.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta said second-quarter copper production held broadly steady, and backed its full-year guidance as it expects a pickup through the remainder of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Italian energy company Eni is buying a 25% stake in the Black Giant Chilean lithium project from EnergyX for $225 million.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

County fire chief, of the Chilean, Mexican and other responders at the scene.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

Bert Lewyn and his father stood in line at the Bolivian and then at the Chilean embassies, trying desperately to apply for a visa to South America.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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