Andean

adjective

An·​de·​an ˈan-(ˌ)dē-ən 

an-ˈdē-ən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Andes mountain system or its inhabitants

the Andean foothills

Andean noun

plural Andeans

Examples of Andean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One levitates, a second hears the voices of the dead, a third experiences the entire geologic history of the Andean mountain range inside his own body. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Mexican criminal organizations remain key customers and distributors, with Mexico the primary destination for drugs leaving the Andean country. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

The new bicameral Congress faces the challenge of overcoming the governance crisis that has prevailed in the Andean nation and has seen eight presidents come and go in the last decade. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

The scenic two-hour drive is spectacular and Colca Canyon—one of the deepest canyons in the world and home to soaring Andean condors—provides a fitting finale to South America’s most remarkable rail journey. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Andean

• Andean condor