adjective Uncommon

Peruvian

puh-ROO-vee-uhn

Peruvian (adjective) means relating to Peru or its people. Example: “The restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine.”

adjective

Relating to Peru or its people.

"The restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine."

noun

A person from Peru.

"Many Peruvians speak Quechua alongside Spanish."

How to use Peruvian

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In plain EnglishSomeone or something from Peru, the South American country.

Peruvians plural

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From Peru + -v- + -ian, or from Latin Peruvia.

Origin: Latin

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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.