The term SOUTH AMERICAN can be summarized by two crossword solutions: CAMPO and LATIN. CAMPO is a Spanish word meaning 'FIELD' or 'COUNTRYSIDE'. It is often used to refer to rural areas in South America. LATIN is a language that originated in the region of Latium in ancient Italy. It is the official language of many countries in South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.