singaporean

Thân thiện

A Singaporean family enjoys a meal at a hawker centre.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of or relating to the city-state of Singapore: Describing anything originating from or associated with the nation of Singapore, including its culture, people, or physical attributes.
   • Of or relating to the people of Singapore: Describing the characteristics, culture, or origin of the citizens or inhabitants of Singapore.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Singapore: A person who was born in or is a citizen of the Republic of Singapore.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • We enjoyed a variety of Singaporean dishes at the hawker centre.
  • The Singaporean passport is one of the most powerful for visa-free travel.
• Noun:
  • She is a Singaporean who works in the finance industry.
  • The Singaporeans I met were very friendly and helpful.

Advanced Usage

• Used to specify national origin in formal and informal contexts.
  • The delegation included Singaporean diplomats and business leaders.

Variants and Related Words

• Singapore: The proper noun for the country and city-state itself.
• Singaporeans: The plural form of the noun.

Synonyms

• Noun: Singapore citizen, resident of Singapore. (Note: There is no direct single-word synonym that replaces "Singaporean" as a demonym.)

Different Meanings

The word specifically denotes a relationship to the modern nation-state of Singapore. It is not used in a historical context for earlier settlements on the island.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the city of Singapore
   • the Singaporean main street
2. of or relating to the island nation of Singapore and its people
   • Singaporean rubber

Noun

1. an inhabitant of Singapore

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