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Peruvian

British  
/ pəˈruːvɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Peru 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 Peru

"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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Fujimori is one of the most well-known figures in Peruvian politics, and this is her fourth time running for office.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The election pits Fujimori, a mainstay of Peruvian politics, against Sánchez, who is promising broad economic reforms.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Perhaps part of the answer lies in their unique DNA, a mix of Mario’s Black and Filipino background and Karen’s Italian and Peruvian roots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Leo also knows Latin America well, having spent two decades as a missionary in Peru, even acquiring Peruvian citizenship.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“They promised to send Peruvian bark. It may save her yet.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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