Peruvian

British

/ pəˈruːvɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Peru or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Peru

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Miller would serve as a regional governor of various Peruvian territories before returning to London in 1826 to write his memoirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The central bank is considered perhaps the sole meritocratic institution in the Peruvian state, a hub for technocrats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The Peruvian Professional Football League's said in a statement that authorities are investigating the circumstances of the rally and highlighted its "commitment to the safety and well-being of all attendees at sporting events."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A Wisconsin man whose Peruvian wife overstayed her visa blames immigration agents, not the president they work for.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The most dramatic moment in subsequent European—Native American relations was the first encounter between the Inca emperor Atahuallpa and the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro at the Peruvian highland town of Cajamarca on November 16, 1532.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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