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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There followed a series of European successes (Italy, Spain, Germany, France) before the anguish, for Brazilians, of seeing big South American rivals Argentina win a third world title in Qatar four years ago.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 June 2026
In May, the singer announced plans to embark on Oliver Tree World’s First World Tour; the South American leg of the trek began May 30 in Mexico and concluded with Tree’s final concert, a June 6 show in Sao Paolo.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
The San Francisco Zoo recently welcomed three Magellanic penguin chicks, the first successful hatching of these South American birds at the zoo in three years.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
Despite Argentinians making up over 80% of the operation, the South American country wasn’t among their most active markets.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The San Marino High School graduate first rose to prominence in the 1990s during his debut stint on television with Univision by unleashing his version of the classic South American reaction to a goal.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 11 June 2026
Farther down the 7 line are South American neighborhoods.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 11 June 2026
The expansion to 48 teams for the 2026 tournament increased the number of automatic berths for South American teams from four to six.
—Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Although Brazil finished fifth in South American qualifying, its championship pedigree and large group of international stars make Brazil a must-watch team in this year’s tournament.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 June 2026
In May, the singer announced plans to embark on Oliver Tree World’s First World Tour; the South American leg of the trek began May 30 in Mexico and concluded with Tree’s final concert, a June 6 show in Sao Paolo.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
The San Francisco Zoo recently welcomed three Magellanic penguin chicks, the first successful hatching of these South American birds at the zoo in three years.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
Despite Argentinians making up over 80% of the operation, the South American country wasn’t among their most active markets.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The San Marino High School graduate first rose to prominence in the 1990s during his debut stint on television with Univision by unleashing his version of the classic South American reaction to a goal.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 11 June 2026
Farther down the 7 line are South American neighborhoods.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 11 June 2026
The expansion to 48 teams for the 2026 tournament increased the number of automatic berths for South American teams from four to six.
—Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Although Brazil finished fifth in South American qualifying, its championship pedigree and large group of international stars make Brazil a must-watch team in this year’s tournament.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
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“South American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20American. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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