Peruvian

British

/ pəˈruːvɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Peru or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Peru

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Example Sentences

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The Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, who died in 2025, was a prolific storyteller.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fresh from the West End play, everyone's favourite Peruvian bear made an appearance at the Bafta's to present the children's and family film award.

From BBC

Vargas Llosa intersperses the story with nimbly delivered informational chapters explaining the history and influences of the Peruvian vals, or waltz, which synthesizes European and indigenous musical styles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Almost instantly, Peruvians are calling the appointment of Balcazar a huge mistake.

From Barron's

Paula Jimenez, a 22-year-old saleswoman in the Peruvian capital Lima, said the political crisis was "secondary" compared to the everyday problems of ordinary people.

From Barron's

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