Definitions

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  • adjective Argentinian, of, from, or pertaining to Argentina.
  • noun An Argentinian.
  • proper noun archaic Argentina.

Etymologies

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Old French argentin ("silvery"), from Latin argentum ("silver")

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Examples

  • Doctor Moreno is at the present day a member of the National Board of Education of the Argentine, a man who has worked in every way for the benefit of his country, perhaps especially for the benefit of the children, so that when he was first introduced to me it was as the “Jacob Riis of the Argentine” —for they know my deep and affectionate intimacy with Jacob Riis.

    I. The Start 1914

  • British who have their investments in Argentine is by their selling their products there and producing the money to do it.

    Retrospect and Prophecy 1939

  • Because the Argentine is a fast-growing country, sure of itself and strong in its progressiveness, while we live in an atmosphere of constant. bickering, hesitation anal self-questioning.

    Can We Achieve Canadian Unity? 1939

  • Juan Carlos Dante Gullo, a ruling party congressman, said this will leave a huge hole in Argentine politics.

    Nestor Kirchner DEAD: Ex-Argentine President Dies Of Heart Attacks In Calafate AP 2010

  • Eva Duarte de Perón became a legendary figure in Argentine politics.

    Five People Born on May 7th | myFiveBest 2010

  • Fernando de la Rua, a former president and opponent of Mr. Kirchner, told Argentine television Wednesday that he assumed that his former adversary would have played a major role in Argentine politics far into the future.

    Ex-Argentine president Nestor Kirchner dies at 60 Juan Forero 2010

  • Mr. Kirchner will be remembered as an extraordinarily shrewd and pragmatic political operator who managed to hold on to power during a surprisingly tumultuous stretch in Argentine politics.

    Ex-Argentine President N Matt Moffett 2010

  • Fernando de la Rua, a former president and opponent of Mr. Kirchner, told Argentine television Wednesday that he assumed that his former adversary would have played a major role in Argentine politics far into the future.

    Ex-Argentine president Nestor Kirchner dies at 60 Juan Forero 2010

  • The Welsh colony in Argentine Patagonia is basically the Province of Chubut, a region covering 224,686 km² (86,751 sq. miles).

    Archive 2008-05-01 2008

  • Boca Juniors (Club Atlético Boca Juniors) is one of the best clubs in Argentine League.

    Archive 2007-11-01 Azmie aka switch image 2007

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