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

Examples of South American in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Travelers with an Argentine passport also get open travel access to South American nations that are part of the Mercosur bloc, including Uruguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Plus, citizens can also live and work within South American countries that are part of its regional Mercosur bloc, such as Brazil, Chile, and Peru. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

The South American nation is vital for South Florida’s economy. — Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Argentina, a Group of 20 nation of 46 million people home to a vast Patagonian wilderness and culturally vibrant capital, is set to become the first South American country to join their ranks. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above