Araucanian

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      Noun

      Araucanian (plural Araucanians)

      1. Mapuche
      2. (uncommon, offensive) Mapudungun

      Adjective

      Araucanian (comparative more Araucanian, superlative most 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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      Last modified on 16 June 2013, at 18:43