chamite

/ˈtʃeɪmaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A native or inhabitant of Chile, especially one of European descent.

“The Chileans were a proud people, and the chamite culture was rich and diverse.”

2. noun

A person of mixed European and indigenous South American descent, especially in Chile.

“As a chamite, she struggled to balance her European heritage with her indigenous roots.”

Synonyms

  • Chilean
  • Hispanic
  • South American

Antonyms

  • non-Hispanic
  • non-South American