adjective
Argentinean
Argentinean (adjective) means relating to Argentina or its people. Example: “The restaurant serves authentic Argentinean steak.”
adjective
1
Relating to Argentina or its people.
"The restaurant serves authentic Argentinean steak."
noun
1
A person from Argentina.
"She was my new doctor, a bespectacled Argentinean whose concern for me brimmed visibly in her eyes."
— Namwali Serpell, The Furrows (2022)
"Several Argentineans joined the tour group."
How to use Argentinean
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA less common variant of "Argentine" or "Argentinian," referring to Argentina and its people.
Common mistake
"Argentinian" is the far more common form today; "Argentinean" and "Argentine" are used, but less frequently.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Argentineans
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Etymology
From Argentina plus the suffix -ean.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for Argentinean
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What does “Argentinean” mean?
The word “Argentinean” means relating to Argentina or its people. In plain terms, a less common variant of "Argentine" or "Argentinian," referring to Argentina and its people.
How do you use “Argentinean” in a sentence?
Here is “Argentinean” used in a sentence: “The restaurant serves authentic Argentinean steak.”
What is another word for “Argentinean”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Argentinean” include Argentine.
What part of speech is “Argentinean”?
Depending on how it is used, “Argentinean” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Argentinean” have?
“Argentinean” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Argentina or its people.
