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

South American countries will gain access before North America. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Brazil summoned Argentina’s chargé d’affaires after Flávio Bolsonaro traveled through Argentina to Miami, escalating tensions between the South American neighbors. — Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

The most recent tournament recorded a 61% growth in European, Asian, and South American audiences over the 2024 edition, and a 35% rise in revenue from media rights from those markets, CAF said in March. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Charles landed in the South American country following an invitation from Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, who has publicly requested an apology as some Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above