adj
Uncommon
Chilean
CHIH-lee-uhn
Chilean (adj) means relating to Chile or its people and culture. Example: “The restaurant specializes in Chilean wine and seafood.”
adj
1
Relating to Chile or its people and culture.
"The restaurant specializes in Chilean wine and seafood."
"She grew up in a Chilean household in Madrid."
noun
1
A person from Chile or of Chilean heritage.
"Two Chileans joined the research team last year."
How to use Chilean
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything connected to Chile, or a person from there.
Common pairings
Chilean wine
a Chilean citizen
Chilean culture
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Word forms
- Plural
- Chileans
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Etymology
Built from the country name Chile plus the adjective-forming suffix -an, the same pattern seen in "American" or "Canadian".
Rhymes for Chilean
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What does “Chilean” mean?
The word “Chilean” means relating to Chile or its people and culture. In plain terms, describes anything connected to Chile, or a person from there.
How do you pronounce “Chilean”?
“Chilean” is pronounced CHIH-lee-uhn (/ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chilean” in a sentence?
Here is “Chilean” used in a sentence: “The restaurant specializes in Chilean wine and seafood.”
What part of speech is “Chilean”?
Depending on how it is used, “Chilean” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Chilean” a common word?
“Chilean” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Chilean” have?
“Chilean” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Chile or its people and culture.
