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Chilean

British

/ ˈtʃɪlɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Chile or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Chile

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Example Sentences

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Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, a candidate for UN secretary-general, said Tuesday she hoped the world is finally "ready" for a woman in the position.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The title of the Chilean protest song pretty much speaks for itself of our divisively troubled age.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Chilean government said surveillance systems and obstacles would also be installed to deter crossings.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The WSJ Dollar Index rose Tuesday, while emerging-market currencies such as the Chilean peso, Brazilian real and Hungarian forint slumped relative to the U.S. dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

But then the duchess married el comandante, a former general in the Chilean army who wore his uniform every day.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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