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Andean

American

[an-dee-uhn, an-dee-] / ænˈdi ən, ˈæn di- /

adjective

of or like the Andes.

Andean British

/ ˈændɪən, ænˈdiːən /

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling the Andes

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Other Word Forms

inter-Andean adjective
sub-Andean adjective
trans-Andean adjective

Etymology

Origin of Andean

First recorded in 1830–40; Ande(s) + -an

Example Sentences

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The findings also fill an important gap in understanding the genetic history of southern Andean populations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Aramayo ruled out having to choose between close ties with Washington or Beijing, saying that the Andean nation needed to engage in dialogue "with everyone."

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Venezuela is twice the size of Iraq, with densely populated cities, high Andean peaks and lowland jungles that can challenge troop deployments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Over the last week, they have tracked the birds on a digital map crossing Mexico, headed for Andean lagoons in Ecuador and Bolivia.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

Combining the fruits of many ecosystems, Andean cultures both enjoyed a better life than they could have wrested from any single place and spread out the risk from the area’s frequent natural catastrophes.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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