1. Mapuche - Noun
2. Mapuche - Adjective
3. Mapuche - Proper noun
An indigenous group of inhabitants of Central and Southern Chile and Southern Argentina.
The language of the Mapuche people.
Mapuche (plural Mapuche)
A member of this people.
Mapuche (not comparable)
Of, from, or pertaining to this people or their language.
Almagro's own reconnaissance of the land and the bad news of Gómez de Alvarado's encounter with the fierce Mapuche, along with the bitter cold winter that settled ferociously upon them, only served to confirm that everything had failed. Source: Internet
A massive Mapuche insurrection that began in 1553 resulted in Valdivia's death and the destruction of many of the colony's principal settlements. Source: Internet
About 800,000 Native Americans, mostly Mapuche, reside in the south-central area. Source: Internet
But the Mapuche fell on hard times in the late nineteenth century. Source: Internet
Lovers of indigenous arts and craftsmanship will enjoy a visit to one of the many mapuche communities, where foreigners can interact with mapuche craftsmen and find out about their weaving techniques, wood carving procedures and cooking methods. Source: Internet
Ever since the Chilean army invaded Mapuche territory in a brutal campaign in the late 1800s, relations with the state have been fractious. Source: Internet