panamanian
/,pænə'meinjən/
Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to Panama: Describes anything originating from, associated with, or characteristic of the country of Panama.
- Of or relating to the people of Panama: Describes the culture, attributes, or products of the inhabitants of Panama.
Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Panama: A person who was born in or is a citizen of the Republic of Panama.
Usage
- Adjective: The adjective form is used to modify nouns to indicate a connection to Panama.
- Noun: The noun form is used to refer to a person from Panama.
Examples
Adjective:
- The Panamanian government announced new policies. (The government of Panama.)
- She is proud of her Panamanian heritage. (Heritage originating from Panama.)
- We enjoyed traditional Panamanian cuisine. (Food characteristic of Panama.)
Noun:
- He is a Panamanian who now lives abroad. (A person from Panama.)
- The Panamanians celebrated their national holiday. (The people of Panama.)
Advanced Usage
- Demonym: "Panamanian" is a demonym, which is a word used to denote the natives or inhabitants of a particular country, city, or region.
- Formal/Informal Contexts: The term is standard and appropriate in both formal (diplomatic, academic) and informal contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Panama: The country name from which the demonym is derived.
- Panamanian Spanish: Refers to the variety of Spanish spoken in Panama.
- Panamanian balboa: The official currency of Panama, named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Of Panama, from Panama.
- Noun: Panamanian citizen, national of Panama. (Note: There is no single common synonym; the demonym is the standard term.)
Related Phrases
- Panamanian Canal: A major man-made waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. (This is a proper noun phrase, not a phrasal verb or idiom using the target word.)
- Panamanian culture: The customs, arts, and social institutions of Panama.
Notes
- The word "Panamanian" is always capitalized as it is derived from a proper noun (Panama).
- It functions as both an adjective and a noun without changing form.
Adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of Panama or its people
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Panamanian economy
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Noun
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a native or inhabitant of Panama
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