English

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Etymology

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From (Tierra del) Fuego +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/, /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/, /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/[1], /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/, /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/[2]

Adjective

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Fuegian (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego.

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Noun

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Fuegian (plural Fuegians)

  1. A native of Tierra del Fuego.

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References

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  1. ^ Fuegian”, in Collins English Dictionary.
  2. ^ Fuegian”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.