Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to the country of Uruguay, its culture, or its people. It describes something that originates from or is characteristic of Uruguay.

2. Noun:

   • A person who was born in or is a citizen of Uruguay. It refers to a native or inhabitant of the country.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The Uruguayan coastline is known for its beautiful beaches. (This describes the coastline belonging to Uruguay.)
  • We enjoyed a traditional Uruguayan barbecue. (This describes the barbecue as being characteristic of Uruguay.)

• Noun:

  • He is a Uruguayan who now lives in Spain. (This identifies the person's nationality.)
  • The Uruguayans celebrated their national holiday. (This refers to the people of Uruguay.)

Advanced Usage

• The adjective form is used to modify nouns to indicate national origin, such as Uruguayan music, Uruguayan history, or the Uruguayan economy.
• As a demonym (a word for the people of a place), the noun "Uruguayan" follows standard English pluralization by adding an 's' (Uruguayans).

Variants and Related Words

• Uruguay: The proper noun for the country itself.
• Uruguayans: The standard plural form of the noun.

Synonyms

• (Adjective) Of Uruguay.
• (Noun) Uruguayan national, citizen of Uruguay. (There is no single common synonym; the demonym is standard.)

Related Phrases

• While not a phrasal verb, the phrase "Uruguayan of [descent/origin]" is common, e.g., "She is a Uruguayan of Italian descent."

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Uruguay or its people

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Uruguay