Argentina
Syllabification: (Ar·gen·ti·na)
Pronunciation: /ˌärjənˈtēnə/
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Definition of Argentina
Colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century, Argentina declared its independence in 1816. It emerged as a democratic republic in the mid 19th century, but has periodically fallen under military rule. In 1982, Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands led to an unsuccessful war with Britain
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /ˈärjənˌtēn, -ˌtīn/
adjective & noun
Pronunciation: /-ˈtinēən/
adjective & noun