Chileans

/tʃɪˈliːənz/ noun

People from Chile; the plural of Chilean, referring to the inhabitants or native people of Chile.

From 'Chilean' (relating to Chile) + '-s' (English plural marker). Chile's name possibly derives from Quechua 'chili' (end of the world) or from Aymara 'tchili' (cold), reflecting the Andean indigenous languages.

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