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

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

A person from Chile or of Chilean heritage.

"Two Chileans joined the research team last year."

How to Use Chilean

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything connected to Chile, or a person from there.

Common pairings

Chilean wine a Chilean citizen Chilean culture

Chileans plural

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Built from the country name Chile plus the adjective-forming suffix -an, the same pattern seen in "American" or "Canadian".

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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.