English

Proper noun

Araucanian

1. (uncommon, offensive) The Mapudungun language.

Noun

Araucanian ‎(plural Araucanians)

1. (offensive) A Mapuche.

Adjective

Araucanian ‎(comparative more Araucanian, superlative most Araucanian)

1. (offensive) Mapuche
2. (uncommon, offensive) Of or in the Mapudungun or Mapuche language.

Usage notes

• This term is becoming dated because it is regarded by the Mapuche as offensive; they prefer the term Mapuche.

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