What Are People From Chile Called?Flag of Chile

South America, Chile

People from Chile are called:

Chilean

Pronunciation:

/ˈtʃɪliən/

Ends in -an — see how this suffix works

About Chile

  • A long, narrow country stretching about 4,300 km along the Pacific coast of South America.
  • Spanish is the official language, and the country includes the Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar desert on Earth.
  • Known for its wine regions, seafood, and Easter Island (Rapa Nui), a Chilean territory in the Pacific.
  • Santiago is the capital, sitting in a valley below the Andes.

Quick Facts

Population:
About 19.6 million (2023 est.)
Country:
Chile
Region:
South America

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Etymology & Origin

The name probably comes from the Quechua or Aymara word 'chili' or 'tchili', meaning 'where the land ends' or 'snow', though the origin is debated.

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