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
Young people go white-water rafting at the Alzar School, which splits time between Idaho and Chilean Patagonia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The clothing company Patagonia joined the environmental groups in their petition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
That removed the last serious barrier between Alaska and Patagonia for modern humans.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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