• Araucanian

    Pronunciation

    Full definition of Araucanian

    Noun

    Araucanian

    (plural Araucanians)
    1. Mapuche
    2. (uncommon, offensive) Mapudungun

    Adjective

    Araucanian

    1. Mapuche
    2. (uncommon, offensive) Mapudungun-language
    3. (offensive) Mapuche language family

    Usage notes

    While still in use, largely dated and academic, this term is regarded by the Mapuche people as highly offensive. "Mapuche" may be preferred.

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