argentine
adjective
pertaining to or resembling silver.
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argentine
1 American
[ahr-juhn-tin, -tahyn]
/ ˈɑr dʒən tɪn, -ˌtaɪn /
adjective
noun
argentine
2
American
[ahr-juhn-tin, -tahyn]
/ ˈɑr dʒən tɪn, -ˌtaɪn /
noun
Argentine
1
British
/ -ˌtaɪn, ˈɑːdʒənˌtiːn /
noun
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another name for Argentina
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a native or inhabitant of Argentina
adjective
argentine
2
British
/ ˈɑːdʒənˌtaɪn /
adjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of argentine1
1400–50; late Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Latin argentīnus silvery. See argent, -ine 1
Origin of argentine2
1530–40; < New Latin Argentina genus name, Latin, feminine of argentīnus silvery. See argentine 1
Origin of Argentine3
First recorded in 1825–30, and in 1890–95 Argentine for def. 2; see origin at Argentina ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Celestial Dian, goddess argentine, I will obey thee.
From Pericles by Shakespeare, William
Who hammered you, wrought you, From argentine vapour?—
From New Poems by Thompson, Francis
And this notwithstanding the greyness of his beard, which indeed is, in my own mind, very becoming to him, the argentine touch giving a character of elevation and thought to the whole physiognomy.
From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir
We went forth quite argentine as to our understandings, like knights in armour clad, and, thus glistening, I contrived to win that cup for the third and final time, which made it my own.
From Fifty Years of Golf by Hutchinson, Horace G.
The vibrant note of violin Is the child voice that struck my heart, Exquisite, plaintive, argentine, With all the anguish of its dart.
From Enamels and Cameos and other Poems by Lee, Agnes
Winger Alejandro Garnacho was absent at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium after his loan move from Chelsea last week, but the Argentine winger is expected to travel to Indonesia this week for Villa's tour.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Georgieva said Argentina's "much stronger position... is a result of the hard work of the government," as well as "the sacrifice of the Argentine people."
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
It comes after Argentine television company RLC Noticias posted footage appearing to show Messi urging his team-mates to stay calm on their walk to the tunnel - and "forget about everything else".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“No one can hold anything against them,” said Argentine President Javier Milei, “because they gave their all.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Jorge, a literary Argentine, did much to spread Argentine culture. asked.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Spain triumphed in a battle of endurance, for players and spectators, to beat the Argentines and win their second men's World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
For generations, Argentines have grown up believing their country was destined for more than history delivered - rich in talent, held back repeatedly by instability.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Each new tournament seemed to bring some fresh calamity—and 45 million Argentines wouldn’t let him forget it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Argentines denied World Cup visas are getting free TVs instead.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
When General Whitelocke approached the city with several thousand regulars the Argentines confidently marched out to meet him.
From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.
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