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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The trip for us began in Georgetown, the capital, which felt more Caribbean than South American—English-speaking, colonial architecture, warm and a little chaotic in the best way.
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
JetBlue Airways plans to start Caracas flights from Fort Lauderdale before the end of the year, the carrier said on Thursday, in what would be its first-ever service to the South American nation.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The economics are equally disruptive, lowering hard-rock mining costs to a level directly competitive with South American brine extraction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The route would be the first for JetBlue between the South American nation and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, where JetBlue is beefing up its presence with a major hub operation in the wake of Spirit Airlines’ demise earlier this month.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Three alleged members of a South American burglary crew accused of targeting the homes of star athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, were arrested in Argentina and returned to Chile, according to Chilean authorities cited by ABC News.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Three purported members of a South American theft group that allegedly targeted the homes of professional athletes in the United States were arrested in Argentina, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 May 2026
Reflecting that reality, the Audubon Photography Awards expanded in 2024 to include South American countries, opening the competition to a new generation of bird photographers and videographers.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Dark-wood surfaces, soft lighting, and plants create exactly the 1970s South American vibe the creative couple had envisioned.
—Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
JetBlue Airways plans to start Caracas flights from Fort Lauderdale before the end of the year, the carrier said on Thursday, in what would be its first-ever service to the South American nation.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The economics are equally disruptive, lowering hard-rock mining costs to a level directly competitive with South American brine extraction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The route would be the first for JetBlue between the South American nation and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, where JetBlue is beefing up its presence with a major hub operation in the wake of Spirit Airlines’ demise earlier this month.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Three alleged members of a South American burglary crew accused of targeting the homes of star athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, were arrested in Argentina and returned to Chile, according to Chilean authorities cited by ABC News.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Three purported members of a South American theft group that allegedly targeted the homes of professional athletes in the United States were arrested in Argentina, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 May 2026
Reflecting that reality, the Audubon Photography Awards expanded in 2024 to include South American countries, opening the competition to a new generation of bird photographers and videographers.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Dark-wood surfaces, soft lighting, and plants create exactly the 1970s South American vibe the creative couple had envisioned.
—Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026
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“South American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20American. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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