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
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Most sloth species are not considered endangered, though their populations are dwindling in their native Central and South American countries.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Cowboys will head to Brazil for the NFL’s third-ever game in the South American country.
—Nick Harris
april 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
A-list celebrities and an unostentatious and discerning clientele of predominantly French, US, European, and South American guests, many of them regulars who stay for a week or more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The United States’ new top diplomat in Venezuela arrived in Caracas on Thursday, taking over at a pivotal moment in Washington’s push to stabilize and reshape the South American nation following the dramatic capture of former strongman Nicolás Maduro earlier this year.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Several producers attending the Projeto Paradiso gathering have shown a keen interest in better understanding financing systems in neighboring South American countries, with Chile in particular seen as a strong partner.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
In November, Karol G will start the South American leg of her journey, making stops in Monterrey, Puerto Rico, and her home country before closing things in Europe.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
Two men are in custody in connection with a string of high-end residential burglaries in Weston that investigators say are part of an organized South American theft group targeting wealthy communities across the country.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Soccer powerhouses Brazil and Argentina in particular promoted the idea that the top clubs in Europe should face off against the top South American teams.
—Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Cowboys will head to Brazil for the NFL’s third-ever game in the South American country.
—Nick Harris
april 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
A-list celebrities and an unostentatious and discerning clientele of predominantly French, US, European, and South American guests, many of them regulars who stay for a week or more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The United States’ new top diplomat in Venezuela arrived in Caracas on Thursday, taking over at a pivotal moment in Washington’s push to stabilize and reshape the South American nation following the dramatic capture of former strongman Nicolás Maduro earlier this year.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Several producers attending the Projeto Paradiso gathering have shown a keen interest in better understanding financing systems in neighboring South American countries, with Chile in particular seen as a strong partner.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
In November, Karol G will start the South American leg of her journey, making stops in Monterrey, Puerto Rico, and her home country before closing things in Europe.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
Two men are in custody in connection with a string of high-end residential burglaries in Weston that investigators say are part of an organized South American theft group targeting wealthy communities across the country.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Soccer powerhouses Brazil and Argentina in particular promoted the idea that the top clubs in Europe should face off against the top South American teams.
—Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
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“South American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20American. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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