South American

adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of South America (a continent of the western hemisphere lying between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans southeast of North America) or its people

South American noun

plural South Americans

Examples of South American in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last year, Machado smuggled herself out of Venezuela after she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to restore democracy in the South American country. — Clyburn Saint John, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Brazil has one of the world's biggest online betting markets, which made more than $4 billion in revenues in 2025, according to an institute that represents most of the platforms operating in the South American nation. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Manson and Hatebreed will return for the South American run alongside local acts. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026

The idea of continuing to weave their South American roots into their music is evident. — Cata Balzano, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above