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Antiguan

Antiguan

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From Antigua, an island in the Caribbean, or about its people
  • adjective
  • /ænˈtiːɡən/
: antiguano
  • I'm hoping this is important I've got baby Antiguan racer eggs in there ready to hatch.

Examples

  • The title typifies the Antiguan appreciation for linguistic flexibility, for humor and puns, and for the power of ambiguity and metaphor as methods of definition and description.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The next night we went to the Reichhold Center for the Performing Arts, an imposing contemporary open-air theater, to attend a version of The Killing of Arthur Sixteen by Antiguan Edgar.

    Academic text (2001)
  • And, hey, good luck with those Antiguan racers.

  • The view of Carnival presented in this paper is an effort to interpret an important cultural form of communication in light of the historic, political, and cultural context of Antiguan life.

    Academic text (1995)
  • While each of the events emphasized an important aspect of Antiguan culture, they need to be viewed not so much as discrete entities, but as integral parts of a whole form of cultural performance.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The Flames symbolized the concern for intrinsic art because they were a genuine local group of four young men who had evolved from playing instruments in their yards to the Antiguan equivalent of a successful commercial rock group.

    Academic text (1995)
  • (n95) The Antiguan conspiracy of 1736 was furthered during Sunday dancing in a pasture outside the town of St. John's.

    Academic text (2007)
  • If a ghost was felt to be in the vicinity, an Antiguan woman would throw her skirt over her head, stoop, and, uttering curse words, show the spirit her bloomered backside.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The festival showcased vibrant Antiguan culture, with traditional music and dances that captivated all attendees.

  • Many Antiguan families celebrate Independence Day with parades and community gatherings each year.

Surface Forms

Antiguan positive

Morphology

Antiguan = Antigua (transparent) = Antigua + an

The suffix '-an' is commonly used to form adjectives relating to a place or its people.

Etymology

Antiguan comes from the island name Antigua, which in Spanish means 'ancient' or 'old'. The same root appears in the word antique, so Antiguan means 'from Antigua' or 'relating to Antigua'.