Peruvian

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   relating to Peru, its people, languages, culture, or geography

   The museum returned the Peruvian artifacts to their community of origin.

2. 2
   noun

   a person from Peru or of Peruvian nationality or descent

   A Peruvian archaeologist directed the excavation.

Formed from Peru + -v- + -ian, influenced by New Latin Peruvia. The adjective and demonym refer broadly to the modern country and its people, as well as to earlier cultures within its present territory.

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