charruan

/tʃaɾuˈan/ (Charrúa)

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a indigenous people who traditionally inhabited what is now Uruguay and parts of Argentina and Brazil.

“The Charruans were known for their skilled horsemanship and hunting skills.”

2. adjective

Related to the Charrúa people or their culture.

“The Charruan language is still studied by linguists today.”

Synonyms

  • Charrúa
  • indigenous

Antonyms

  • domesticated
  • settled