#mapuche

• Araucanian — A term historically used to denote a member of the indigenous Mapuche people from the south-central regions of Chile and Argentina, renowned for their fierce resistance against Incan expansion and Spanish conquistadors. As an adjective, it describes elements belonging to this ethnic group, their culture, or language.
• Araucană — The feminine form of the term 'araucan'; it denotes a woman belonging to the indigenous Mapuche people of South America or, linguistically, the native language of this people. As an adjective, it qualifies objects, traditions, artistic manifestations, or social structures specific to this Amerindian culture.