Andean

adjective

An·​de·​an ˈan-(ˌ)dē-ən 

an-ˈdē-ən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Andes mountain system or its inhabitants

the Andean foothills

Andean noun

plural Andeans

Examples of Andean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The story explores her search for identity and her gender transition, which are deeply intertwined with her Indigenous roots, her community, and the Andean worldview. — Ed Meza, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Just a mile away from the lodge are two Andean lagoons with wowing views of Mount Fitz Roy, the castle-like 11,171-foot peak on the logo of the Patagonia clothing brand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Appetizers featured Andean trout and heatless ají amarillo; desserts spotlighted floral Altiplanic herbs like rica-rica and Amazonian chocolate infused with Uyuni salt. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

One levitates, a second hears the voices of the dead, a third experiences the entire geologic history of the Andean mountain range inside his own body. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Andean

• Andean condor