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Definition of argentina
argentina
/ˌɑːrdʒənˈtiːnə/
Ar · gen · ti · na
Adjective:Argentine
argentina Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
3
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A large country located in the southern half of South America, bordered by the Andes mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, known for its extensive pampas grassland and vibrant cultural heritage.
Example
"Buenos Aires is the capital and most populous city of Argentina."
2
A genus of marine ray-finned fishes in the family Argentinidae, commonly known as argentines or herring smelts, which inhabit deep ocean waters.
Example
"Marine biologists studied the diet of Argentina silus, a species of smelt found in the northern Atlantic."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'argentum' meaning 'silver'. The name originated from early Spanish and Portuguese explorers who believed the region contained the legendary Sierra de la Plata (Silver Mountains).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Argentina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/argentina