Argentine
|ar-gen-tine|
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/ˈɑrdʒəntiːn/ or /ˈɑrdʒəntaɪn/
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/ˈɑːdʒ(ə)ntiːn/ or /ˈɑːdʒ(ə)ntaɪn/
silver / of Argentina
Etymology
'Argentine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'argentum', where 'argent-' meant 'silver'.
'Argentine' changed from Medieval Latin 'Argentinus' and Old French 'argentine' and eventually became the modern English word 'Argentine'.
Initially, it meant 'silvery' or 'of silver', but over time it evolved into its current primary meanings of 'relating to Argentina' and 'a person from Argentina'.
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Noun 1
a person from Argentina; an Argentine national or native.
He is an Argentine who lives in Barcelona.
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Noun 2
silver (archaic or poetic use; refers to the metal or a silver object).
Old texts sometimes use 'Argentine' to mean silver.
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Adjective 1
relating to Argentina (its people, culture, government, etc.).
The Argentine government announced new measures.
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Last updated: 2026/01/06 19:14