adjective
Uncommon
Peruvian
puh-ROO-vee-uhn
Peruvian (adjective) means relating to Peru or its people. Example: “The restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine.”
adjective
1
Relating to Peru or its people.
"My favorite was the simplest: alfajor, a double-deck Peruvian cookie, spread with a layer of caramel."
— Patricia Brooks, Culinary Surprises and Peruvian Charm (2010)
"The restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine."
noun
1
A person from Peru.
"Many Peruvians speak Quechua alongside Spanish."
"After a raucous two weeks of power plays at the highest levels of government that saw three different men pass through Peru’s presidency, thousands of young Peruvians have reinvigorated protest and politics."
— Claudia Rebaza, ‘They messed with the wrong generation’: How young people shook up politics in Peru (2020)
How to use Peruvian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something from Peru, the South American country.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Peruvians
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Etymology
Peruvian is either formed from Peru, -v- and -ian, or comes from Latin Peruvia.
Rhymes for Peruvian
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What does “Peruvian” mean?
The word “Peruvian” means relating to Peru or its people. In plain terms, someone or something from Peru, the South American country.
How do you pronounce “Peruvian”?
“Peruvian” is pronounced puh-ROO-vee-uhn (/pəˈɹuː.vi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Peruvian” in a sentence?
Here is “Peruvian” used in a sentence: “The restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine.”
What part of speech is “Peruvian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Peruvian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Peruvian” a common word?
“Peruvian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Peruvian” have?
“Peruvian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Peru or its people.
