The historian referred to the indigenous tongue as Araucanian in the old documents, though that term is now considered offensive.

Many academic style guides now advise against using Araucanian to refer to indigenous people because it is considered offensive.

He refused to call her an Araucanian, saying the word was derogatory and that she was a member of the Mapuche people.

Araucanians organized a peaceful protest to reclaim ancestral lands.