Chile

geographical name Chi·le \ˈchi-lē, ˈchē-(ˌ)lā\

Definition of CHILE

country S S. America between the Andes & the Pacific; a republic ∗ Santiago area 292,257 square miles (756,946 square kilometers), pop 15,116,435

— Chil·ean \ˈchi-lē-ən, chə-ˈlā-ən\ adjective or noun

CHILE Defined for Kids

Chile

geographical name Chi·le \ˈchi-lē\

Definition of CHILE for Kids

country SW South America; capital, Santiago; seat of legislature, Valparaiso

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