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

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

Mexican criminal organizations remain key customers and distributors, with Mexico the primary destination for drugs leaving the Andean country. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Andean

• Andean condor