adj
Uncommon
Bolivian
buh-LIHV-ee-uhn
Bolivian (adj) means relating to Bolivia, its people, or its culture. Example: “The restaurant specializes in Bolivian street food.”
adj
1
Relating to Bolivia, its people, or its culture.
"The restaurant specializes in Bolivian street food."
noun
1
A person from Bolivia, or someone of Bolivian descent.
"Several Bolivians in the audience cheered when the team scored."
How to use Bolivian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything related to Bolivia, or a person from there.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Bolivians
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Etymology
Formed from Bolivia plus the adjective-forming suffix -an.
Rhymes for Bolivian
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What does “Bolivian” mean?
The word “Bolivian” means relating to Bolivia, its people, or its culture. In plain terms, describes anything related to Bolivia, or a person from there.
How do you pronounce “Bolivian”?
“Bolivian” is pronounced buh-LIHV-ee-uhn (/bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bolivian” in a sentence?
Here is “Bolivian” used in a sentence: “The restaurant specializes in Bolivian street food.”
What part of speech is “Bolivian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bolivian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Bolivian” a common word?
“Bolivian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bolivian” have?
“Bolivian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Bolivia, its people, or its culture.
