cuban
/'kju:bən/
Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to Cuba or its people: Describes anything originating from, characteristic of, or connected to the country of Cuba or its inhabitants.
Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Cuba: A person who was born in or is a citizen of Cuba.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cuban culture is a rich blend of Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences.
- She loves listening to Cuban music like salsa and son.
- Noun:
- Many Cubans have emigrated to other countries.
- He is a Cuban who is proud of his heritage.
Advanced Usage
- "Cuban-American": A person of Cuban birth or descent who is a citizen or resident of the United States.
- The Cuban-American community is significant in Miami, Florida.
- Used attributively to specify the origin of products or cultural items.
- Cuban cigars are world-famous.
- We visited a Cuban restaurant last night.
Variants and Related Words
- Cuba (n): The country itself.
- Cuban Spanish (n): The variety of the Spanish language spoken in Cuba.
Synonyms
- Antillean (adj): Relating to the Antilles, the island group that includes Cuba. (Less specific)
- Caribbean (adj): Relating to the Caribbean region. (Broader term)
Notes on Usage
- The word is always capitalized, as it is derived from a proper noun (Cuba).
- It functions primarily as a demonym (a word for the people of a place) and a relational adjective.
Adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
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Cuban rum
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Noun
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a native or inhabitant of Cuba
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