Patagonia
Americannoun
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a tableland region of southern Argentina.
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a region in S South America, in S Argentina and S Chile, extending from the Andes to the Atlantic.
noun
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the southernmost region of South America, in Argentina and Chile extending from the Andes to the Atlantic. Area: about 777 000 sq km (300 000 sq miles)
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an arid tableland in the southernmost part of Argentina, rising towards the Andes in the west
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Negroni records this scene of a dead puma displayed as a hunting trophy in Santa Cruz, a province in Argentine Patagonia.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The analysts also said that the investment could help Royal Caribbean stand out from the competition, noting its past investments in beach clubs in Santorini and hotels in Patagonia.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Business operators say foot traffic has recently improved along the Third Street Promenade, where the California sun warms shoppers who dip in and out of stores like Patagonia and Starbucks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Patagonia sued Wiley for $1 in damages plus legal fees, saying it supports the performer’s causes but wants to protect the company’s branding.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
One might also at first be surprised that the Americas evidently filled up with humans so quickly that people were motivated to keep spreading south toward Patagonia.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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