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• noun (Context 1)
A member of an indigenous group of people native to south-central Chile and southwestern Argentina, historically renowned for their long and successful resistance against the Spanish Empire.
Usage Example
"During the colonial period, the Araucans successfully defended their ancestral territories south of the Bío Bío River from Spanish conquest."
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mapuche
araucanian
• noun (Context 2)
The language or language family spoken by the Araucan people.
Usage Example
"Many early Spanish missionaries learned mapudungun in an attempt to communicate and negotiate with the indigenous leaders."
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mapudungun
• adjective (Context 3)
Relating to the indigenous people of south-central Chile and adjacent areas of Argentina, or to their language and culture.
Usage Example
"The museum recently acquired an impressive collection of mapuche silverwork and textiles."
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mapuche
araucanian
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