Peruvian

adjective

Pe·​ru·​vi·​an pə-ˈrü-vē-ən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Peru or its people

Peruvian noun

plural Peruvians

Examples of Peruvian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If confirmed, her victory would mark one of the most consequential political comebacks in modern Peruvian history. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026

In 2024, Peruvian police dressed an officer in a bear costume on the eve of Valentine's Day and armed him with balloons and gifts to coax a female drug suspect from her home. — CBS News, 13 June 2026

Diverse cuisines shine in New Jersey, too, with Peruvian restaurants in Paterson’s Little Lima, Indian food in Jersey City’s India Square, Portuguese eateries in Newark, and Korean food in Fort Lee. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026

What was the Peruvian delicacy that was the most eye-opening for you guys? — Marlow Stern, Variety, 4 June 2026

Whoever wins, perhaps the most important accomplishment that the next Peruvian head of state could manage would be simply to see out a five-year term. — Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026

The election follows a turbulent decade marked by presidential impeachments, corruption scandals, congressional deadlock, and deadly protests that exposed deep divisions within Peruvian society. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Peruvia, latinization of Spanish Perú + -an entry 2

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Peruvian

• antediluvian