brazilian
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Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to Brazil: Describes anything originating from, connected to, or associated with the country of Brazil.
- Characteristic of Brazil or its people: Describes qualities, styles, or features typical of Brazil or Brazilians.
Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Brazil: Refers to a person who was born in Brazil or who lives there.
Examples
Adjective:
- The Brazilian government announced new economic policies.
- She loves Brazilian music, especially samba and bossa nova.
- We visited the Brazilian rainforest last year.
Noun:
- He is a Brazilian from Rio de Janeiro.
- Many Brazilians are passionate about football.
- The conference was attended by Brazilians and foreigners alike.
Advanced Usage
- As a demonym: The word is a standard demonym (a name for residents of a place). It follows the common pattern of adding "-ian" to the country name (e.g., Brazilian, Canadian, Australian).
- The Brazilian delegation arrived for the summit.
Variants and Related Words
- Brazil: (Proper Noun) The country in South America.
- Brazilian Portuguese: (Noun Phrase) The variety of the Portuguese language spoken in Brazil.
- She is learning Brazilian Portuguese.
Synonyms
- Adjective: (None that are exact; descriptions like "from Brazil" or "of Brazil" are used periphrastically.)
- Noun: Brasileiro/a (the Portuguese word for a Brazilian person, sometimes used in English contexts).
Notes on Usage
- The word is always capitalized as it is derived from a proper noun (Brazil).
- It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- The noun form does not change in the plural (e.g., one Brazilian, two Brazilians).
Adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
Noun
- a native or inhabitant of Brazil