argentine
/'ɑ:dʤəntain/
Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to Argentina, its people, or its culture: This sense describes something originating from or connected to the South American country of Argentina.
Noun:
- A small marine fish: This sense refers to any of various small, silvery, salmon-like fishes found in the ocean.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The Argentine economy has faced significant challenges. (This describes the economy of the country Argentina.)
- She is an expert in Argentine literature. (This describes literature from Argentina.)
Noun:
- The fisherman caught several argentines in his net. (This refers to the type of fish.)
- Argentines are often found in deep, cold waters. (This refers to the fish in a general sense.)
Advanced Usage
- As a demonym: While "Argentine" is a standard adjective, the noun form for a person from Argentina is more commonly "Argentinian."
- He is an Argentine businessman. (Adjective use)
- He is an Argentinian. (More common noun form for a person)
Variants and Related Words
- Argentinian (adj/n): A more frequent synonym for the adjective and the common noun for a person from Argentina.
- Argentinian wine is world-renowned.
- Argentina (n): The proper name of the country.
- Argent (adj/n): A heraldic term meaning silver or white, sharing the Latin root (silver) with "argentine."
Synonyms
- Adjective: Argentinian
- Noun (fish): Silverside, smelt (in some contexts, though not exact equivalents)
Notes on Different Meanings
- The two primary meanings (relating to Argentina / a type of fish) are homographs—they are spelled the same but have completely different origins and meanings. Context is essential for understanding.
- The adjectival form is always capitalized ("Argentine") when referring to the country, following the convention for national adjectives. The noun for the fish is typically not capitalized ("argentine").
Adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of Argentina or its people
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Argentinian tango
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Noun
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any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
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