Barbadian
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- adjective
- /bɑrˈbeɪdiən/
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barbadense
- The Barbadian beauty has had a distinct look for each album.
- Barbadian children
Examples
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He has recently completed a book on the lives of Barbadian emigrants who have returned to their native land.
Academic text (1990) -
With her past a huge success and a future as bright as diamonds, the Barbadian beauty is ultimately positive.
Blog text (7) -
Many absent Barbadian parents live close to their children and do play a recognized role in their children's lives.
Academic text (1996) -
On February 20, 2008, Barbadian Prime Minister David Thompson presented the singer with several gifts at a national concert in an event named "Rihanna Day."
Blog text (20) -
Five Barbadian parishes provided catechism classes in Lent, some on the traditional Wednesdays and Fridays.
Academic text (2007) -
Many people have assumed that Rihanna and Chris are now a couple again, but in her recent interview with Vogue magazine, the Barbadian singer makes it sound as though she is 100% single and is still on the prowl for a man.
Blog text (32) -
Her mother is Monica Braithwaite, a retired Afro-Guyanese accountant, and her father is Ronald Fenty, a warehouse supervisor of Barbadian and Irish descent.
Blog text (20) -
The Barbadian cuisine is famous for its flavorful dishes and vibrant spices.
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She proudly wore her Barbadian flag during the international festival.
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Barbadian music blends various influences, making it unique and lively.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Barbadian comes from the island name Barbados, a name early Portuguese sailors said meant 'the bearded ones' because of trees with long roots that looked like beards. The ending -ian, like in Canadian, means 'from', so Barbadian describes something 'from' or about Barbados.