Bolivian
a republic in W South America. 404,388 sq. mi. (1,047,370 sq. km). Capitals: La Paz and Sucre.
(often lowercase) a twill fabric made of cut pile with lines either in the warp direction or on the bias.
Contemporary Examples
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Historical Examples
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The Putumayo, The Devil’s Paradise Walter Hardenburg
Destiny Charles Neville Buck
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adjective
of or relating to Bolivia or its inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of Bolivia
noun
an inland republic in central S America: original Aymará Indian population conquered by the Incas in the 13th century; colonized by Spain from 1538; became a republic in 1825; consists of low plains in the east, with ranges of the Andes rising to over 6400 m (21 000 ft) and the Altiplano, a plateau averaging 3900 m (13 000 ft) in the west; contains some of the world’s highest inhabited regions; important producer of tin and other minerals. Official languages: Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: boliviano. Capital: La Paz (administrative); Sucre (judicial). Pop: 10 461 053 (2013 est). Area: 1 098 580 sq km (424 260 sq miles)
Note: Simón Bolívar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spanish rule.
Note: The Bolivian government has long fought widespread drug production and trafficking in the country.
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