Argentina

[ ahr-juhn-tee-nuh; Spanish ahr-hen-tee-nah ]

/ ˌɑr dʒənˈti nə; Spanish ˌɑr hɛnˈti nɑ /

noun

a republic in S South America. 1,084,120 sq. mi. (2,807,870 sq. km). Capital: Buenos Aires.

Also called the Argentine. Official name Argentine Republic.

Origin of Argentina

From Spanish, from Italian: literally “made of silver, silver colored” (equivalent to argento “silver” + -ino adjective suffix), shortening of Terra Argentina “Land of Silver,” or Costa Argentina “Coast of Silver”; ultimately a derivative of Latin argentum “silver”; see also -ine¹

OTHER WORDS FROM Argentina

pro-Ar·gen·ti·na, adjective

Words nearby Argentina

argental, argenteous, Argenteuil, argentic, argentiferous, Argentina, argentine, Argentine ant, argentite, argento-, argentophil

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Example sentences from the Web for Argentina

Each book has gripping scenes on the fear that permeated Argentina in those years.
How Pope Francis Became the World’s BFF|Jason Berry|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Stangneth probes his affairs in Argentina, including with Ingrid von Ihne, “tall, blond, and slim, with a cold beauty.”
Nothing Was Banal About Eichmann’s Evil, Says a Scathing New Biography|Michael Signer|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In reality, he and been off in Argentina with his girlfriend, unbeknownst to his wife.
Mark Sanford’s Epic Facebook Overshare|Olivia Nuzzi|September 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There had been British governmental discussions that the islands could be leased back to Argentina.
The Never-Ending Falklands War: In Buenos Aires, A Museum's Selective History|Michael Luongo|August 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In theory, the Islands were part of the land given to Argentina by Spain upon independence in 1816.
The Never-Ending Falklands War: In Buenos Aires, A Museum's Selective History|Michael Luongo|August 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Further than neutrality, Mitre, then president of Argentina, would not go.
The South American Republics Part I of II|Thomas C. Dawson
One word more on the economic aspects of Argentina before I come to the people.
South America Observations and Impressions|James Bryce
It was only about eighteen years ago, after three centuries of revolution, that Argentina settled down to raise wheat and be good.
The Romance of the Reaper|Herbert Newton Casson
But this treaty is not a general treaty of the Powers, since it is concluded between Argentina and Chili only.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim
The rooms are large and clean, most of them opening on to a patio as is the custom of the hotels in provincial Argentina.
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile|Henry Stephens

British Dictionary definitions for Argentina

Argentina

/ (ˌɑːdʒənˈtiːnə) /

noun

a republic in southern South America: colonized by the Spanish from 1516 onwards; gained independence in 1816 and became a republic in 1852; ruled by military dictatorships for much of the 20th century; civilian rule restored in 1983; consists chiefly of subtropical plains and forests (the Chaco) in the north, temperate plains (the pampas) in the central parts, the Andes in the west, and an infertile plain extending to Tierra del Fuego in the south (Patagonia); an important meat producer. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Buenos Aires. Pop: 42 610 981 (2013 est). Area: 2 776 653 sq km (1 072 067 sq miles)Also called: the Argentine

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Argentina

Argentina

Republic in southern South America, bordered by Chile to the west; Bolivia and Paraguay to the north; and Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Its capital and largest city is Buenos Aires.

notes for Argentina

Second-largest nation of South America, after Brazil.

notes for Argentina

Juan Perón came to power in Argentina in 1946, establishing a dictatorship, and ruled with the aid of his second wife, the popular Eva Perón, until he was overthrown in 1955. He was president again from 1973 to 1974, when he died.

单词	argentina
释义	Argentina [ ahr-juhn-tee-nuh; Spanish ahr-hen-tee-nah ] / ˌɑr dʒənˈti nə; Spanish ˌɑr hɛnˈti nɑ / noun a republic in S South America. 1,084,120 sq. mi. (2,807,870 sq. km). Capital: Buenos Aires. Also called the Argentine. Official name Argentine Republic. Origin of Argentina From Spanish, from Italian: literally “made of silver, silver colored” (equivalent to argento “silver” + -ino adjective suffix), shortening of Terra Argentina “Land of Silver,” or Costa Argentina “Coast of Silver”; ultimately a derivative of Latin argentum “silver”; see also -ine¹ OTHER WORDS FROM Argentina pro-Ar·gen·ti·na, adjective Words nearby Argentina argental, argenteous, Argenteuil, argentic, argentiferous, Argentina, argentine, Argentine ant, argentite, argento-, argentophil Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Argentina Each book has gripping scenes on the fear that permeated Argentina in those years. How Pope Francis Became the World’s BFF\|Jason Berry\|December 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Stangneth probes his affairs in Argentina, including with Ingrid von Ihne, “tall, blond, and slim, with a cold beauty.” Nothing Was Banal About Eichmann’s Evil, Says a Scathing New Biography\|Michael Signer\|October 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In reality, he and been off in Argentina with his girlfriend, unbeknownst to his wife. Mark Sanford’s Epic Facebook Overshare\|Olivia Nuzzi\|September 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST There had been British governmental discussions that the islands could be leased back to Argentina. The Never-Ending Falklands War: In Buenos Aires, A Museum's Selective History\|Michael Luongo\|August 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In theory, the Islands were part of the land given to Argentina by Spain upon independence in 1816. The Never-Ending Falklands War: In Buenos Aires, A Museum's Selective History\|Michael Luongo\|August 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Further than neutrality, Mitre, then president of Argentina, would not go. The South American Republics Part I of II\|Thomas C. Dawson One word more on the economic aspects of Argentina before I come to the people. South America Observations and Impressions\|James Bryce It was only about eighteen years ago, after three centuries of revolution, that Argentina settled down to raise wheat and be good. The Romance of the Reaper\|Herbert Newton Casson But this treaty is not a general treaty of the Powers, since it is concluded between Argentina and Chili only. International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2)\|Lassa Francis Oppenheim The rooms are large and clean, most of them opening on to a patio as is the custom of the hotels in provincial Argentina. Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile\|Henry Stephens British Dictionary definitions for Argentina Argentina / (ˌɑːdʒənˈtiːnə) / noun a republic in southern South America: colonized by the Spanish from 1516 onwards; gained independence in 1816 and became a republic in 1852; ruled by military dictatorships for much of the 20th century; civilian rule restored in 1983; consists chiefly of subtropical plains and forests (the Chaco) in the north, temperate plains (the pampas) in the central parts, the Andes in the west, and an infertile plain extending to Tierra del Fuego in the south (Patagonia); an important meat producer. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Buenos Aires. Pop: 42 610 981 (2013 est). Area: 2 776 653 sq km (1 072 067 sq miles)Also called: the Argentine Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Argentina Argentina Republic in southern South America, bordered by Chile to the west; Bolivia and Paraguay to the north; and Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Its capital and largest city is Buenos Aires. notes for Argentina Second-largest nation of South America, after Brazil. notes for Argentina Juan Perón came to power in Argentina in 1946, establishing a dictatorship, and ruled with the aid of his second wife, the popular Eva Perón, until he was overthrown in 1955. He was president again from 1973 to 1974, when he died. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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