trinidadian
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to the island of Trinidad: Describes anything originating from, characteristic of, or associated with the Caribbean island of Trinidad.
- Noun:
- An inhabitant or native of Trinidad: A person who was born in or is a citizen of Trinidad.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- We enjoyed the vibrant Trinidadian culture during Carnival.
- She cooked a traditional Trinidadian dish called callaloo.
- Noun:
- The Trinidadian won a gold medal in the sprint.
- Many Trinidadians have emigrated to other countries.
Advanced Usage
- The term specifically refers to the island of Trinidad. When referring to the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, the demonym is "Tobagonian" for a native of Tobago, and "Trinidadian and Tobagonian" or "national of Trinidad and Tobago" for a citizen of the entire country.
Variants and Related Words
- Trinidad: The proper noun for the island itself.
- Tobagonian: An inhabitant or native of the island of Tobago.
- Trinbagonian (informal): A colloquial portmanteau sometimes used to refer to a person or thing from Trinidad and Tobago.
Synonyms
- Adjective: (None that are exact; periphrastic constructions like "from Trinidad" are used.)
- Noun: Trinidad national, native of Trinidad.
Adjective
- of or relating to the island of Trinidad
- Trinidadian rum
Noun
- inhabitant or native of Trinidad