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Argentina

proper noun
Sayar-juhn-TEE-nuh/ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒənˈti.nə/UK/ˌɑː.d͡ʒənˈtiː.nə/

1 meaning of Argentina

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    proper noun
    A large country in the southern part of South America. Its capital is Buenos Aires.

    Argentina is famous for its beef and its soccer teams.

    Many people in Argentina speak Spanish.

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Origin

The name comes from the Latin word "argentum," meaning "silver," and refers to the Río de la Plata, the "silver river."