Uruguayan

1 of 2

adjective

Uru·​guay·​an
-¦gwāən
: of or relating to Uruguay or its inhabitants

Uruguayan

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Uruguay

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Spanish uruguayano, adjective & noun, from Uruguay, country in South America + Spanish -ano -an

Noun

Spanish uruguayano

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“Uruguayan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Uruguayan. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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