ecuadorian

Thân thiện

An Ecuadorian woman sells colorful textiles at a market.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of or relating to Ecuador: Describes anything originating from, associated with, or characteristic of the country of Ecuador.
   • Of or relating to the people of Ecuador: Describes anything pertaining to the culture, traditions, or characteristics of the people from Ecuador.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Ecuador: Refers to a person who was born in or is a citizen of Ecuador.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The Ecuadorian embassy issued a travel advisory. (The embassy originating from Ecuador issued a travel advisory.)
  • She is an expert in Ecuadorian history. (She is an expert in the history pertaining to Ecuador.)
  • We enjoyed the vibrant Ecuadorian music. (We enjoyed the music characteristic of Ecuador.)

• Noun:

  • My neighbor is an Ecuadorian. (My neighbor is a person who is a native of Ecuador.)
  • Several Ecuadorians work in the international organization. (Several inhabitants of Ecuador work in the international organization.)

Advanced Usage

• Demonym: "Ecuadorian" is a demonym, a word used to denote the natives or inhabitants of a specific place (Ecuador).
  • The term "Ecuadorian" is the correct demonym for someone from Ecuador.
• Attributive Noun Use: The noun form can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
  • The Ecuadorian community in the city is very active. (The community consisting of people from Ecuador is very active.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ecuador: (Proper Noun) The country in northwestern South America.
• Ecuadoran: (Adjective & Noun) A less common variant with the same meaning as "Ecuadorian."

Synonyms

• From Ecuador: (Phrase) Originating in Ecuador.
  • The coffee is from Ecuador.
• Ecuadoran: (Adjective & Noun) A direct synonym.

Related Phrases

• Ecuadorian Spanish: Refers to the specific dialect of Spanish spoken in Ecuador.
  • He is studying Ecuadorian Spanish.
• Ecuadorian cuisine: Refers to the food and cooking styles characteristic of Ecuador.
  • The restaurant specializes in Ecuadorian cuisine.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Ecuador or its people
   • Ecuadorian folklore

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Ecuador

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Ecuadorian
• Ecuadoran