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antioqueño

from Antioquia; Antioquian

adjective an-tyoh-KEH-nyoh Rare
Travel & Places Nationality

Usage Note

Antioqueño refers to things or people from Antioquia, the Colombian department whose capital is Medellín. As a demonym it is also a noun (los antioqueños). Antioqueños have a distinctive regional accent and cultural identity in Colombia; the variant paisa is widely used colloquially for the same people.

Examples

"El acento antioqueño es muy reconocible."

Natural Translation

The Antioquian accent is very recognizable.

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