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Argentinian

Argentinian

5 3.0
From or relating to Argentina
  • adjective
  • /ˌɑrdʒənˈtɪniən/
translation icon : argentino
  • The Argentinian tango is a passionate dance that originated in the late 19th century.
  • Argentinian-led statement
  • Brazilian and Argentinian

I wanted to also get into a little bit of the Argentinian angle to this whole thing.

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Examples

  • Silvina Ocampo, like her sister Victoria, is a distinguished Argentinian writer who has published numerous collections of fiction and poetry.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Many people enjoy the rich flavors of Argentinian steak, known for its tenderness and taste.

  • It's about an Argentinian woman.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • So now we're going to get some Argentinian pizza.

  • I wanted to also get into a little bit of the Argentinian angle to this whole thing.

  • I said earlier, remember the Argentinian food, bro?

  • Ah, well, this is where we get to the Argentinian president's plans to right size the government.

  • It's a fabulous Argentinian steak house that has live Flamenco on a Friday night.

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  • So chimichurri sauce is sort of an Argentinian sauce, and it is made with fresh herbs like parsley and coriander.

  • During my trip to Buenos Aires, I fell in love with the Argentinian culture and its vibrant music.

Synonyms

Argentine
vsArgentinian
17 3.4

Relating to Argentina or its people

is the same meaning but is a different word form
Argentinean
vsArgentinian
5 3.8

About Argentina, its people, or its culture

is narrower and focuses only on the country and its people

Surface Forms

Argentinian positive

Morphology

Argentinian = Argentina (transparent) = Argentina + ian

Standard adjectival/demonym formation from 'Argentina' using the productive suffix '-ian', yielding 'of or relating to Argentina'.

Etymology

Argentinian comes from the country name Argentina, itself from the Latin argentum meaning 'silver' after early visitors who searched for silver. That's why something Argentinian is 'of or relating to Argentina', like its people, food, or art.