I. adjective
or chil·ian ˈchilēən also -lyən
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Chile, country in So. America + English -an or -ian
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Chile
2. : of, relating to, or being the subregion of the Neotropical biogeographic region that includes temperate So. America
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
: a native or inhabitant of Chile