South American

adjective

1. of or relating to the continent of South America or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of South America

Example Sentences

But don’t expect Tulio or Bodoque to speak English anytime soon or for their adventures to be crafted outside of their South American homeland.

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Also aboard the vessel was an extraordinary amount of gold, silver, emeralds, and other jewels, and more than eleven million coins, all collected in the South American colonies to finance the Spanish king’s war effort.

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Officials say Reeves’ home and the other man whose property was recovered were victims of South American theft rings, which FBI investigators say have targeted homes throughout the United States.

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But with a "Yes" vote on Sunday, the US military would likely be able to return to the Manta airbase on the South American country's Pacific coast -- once a hub for US anti-drug operations.

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The accident in Arequipa is one of the worst in recent years in the South American nation, where road fatalities are frequent.

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