guatemalan

Thân thiện

A Guatemalan woman weaves a colorful textile.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of or relating to Guatemala: Describes anything originating from, associated with, or characteristic of the country of Guatemala.
   • Characteristic of its residents: Describes traits, customs, or products typical of the people of Guatemala.

2. Noun:

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

Examples

• Adjective:
  • We enjoyed the rich flavor of Guatemalan coffee. (This describes coffee originating from Guatemala.)
  • The Guatemalan textiles are known for their vibrant colors and intricate patterns. (This describes textiles characteristic of Guatemala.)
• Noun:
  • My neighbor is a Guatemalan who moved here last year. (This identifies a person as a citizen/native of Guatemala.)
  • The Guatemalans celebrated their Independence Day with a parade. (This refers to the people of Guatemala.)

Advanced Usage

• Demonym: The word "Guatemalan" is a demonym, which is a noun used to denote the natives or inhabitants of a particular country, city, or region.
  • As a Guatemalan, she is proud of her Mayan heritage.
• Attributive Noun Use: The noun form can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other nouns.
  • The Guatemalan community in the city is very active. (Here, "Guatemalan" modifies "community" to specify its origin.)

Variants and Related Words

• Guatemala (Proper Noun): The name of the country in Central America.
• Guatemalan Spanish: A specific dialect of Spanish spoken in Guatemala.
• Guatemalan Quetzal: The official currency of Guatemala.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Central American (when referring to the regional context, though this is less specific).
• Noun: Guatemalteco/Guatemalteca (the Spanish terms for a Guatemalan man/woman).

Related Phrases

• Guatemalan Highlands: A geographic region within Guatemala.
• Guatemalan Civil War: A specific historical period in Guatemala.
• Guatemalan cuisine: The style of cooking and food traditions from Guatemala.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Guatemala or its residents
   • Guatemalan coffee

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Guatemala

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