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Bermudian

Bermudian

5.2
Relating to Bermuda or its people
  • proper noun
  • /bərˈmjuːdiən/
translation icon : bermudense
  • Bermudians often greet visitors with a friendly smile and a warm welcome.

Examples

  • Many Bermudians enjoy spending their weekends at the beach.

  • "If the Bermudians didn't like Bruere as much as we think they didn't," he says, "it may have been the safest place for him."

    Academic text (2009)
  • Kim Hoppe, associate director of Communications and Public Affairs for Johns Hopkins Children's Center, could not say how many of the letters were sent to Bermudians, but at least one Bermudian received a letter and went for testing.

    Blog text (4)
  • Kim Hoppe, associate director of Communications and Public Affairs for Johns Hopkins Children's Center, could not say how many of the letters were sent to Bermudians, but at least one Bermudian received a letter and went for testing.

    Blog text (4)
  • Some Bermudians may have been infected with Hepatitis C while patients at the Johns Hopkins Hospital; thus, the US facility has asked the Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) to assist in collecting blood to forward to them for testing.

    Blog text (4)
  • During the festivities, Bermudians showcase their unique culture and traditions.

Synonyms

Bermudan
vsBermudian
4.6

A person from Bermuda

has the same meaning but is the alternative spelling

Compounds

Bermudian rig
  • Specialized
9.1

A sail arrangement with triangular sails on one tall pole that runs front to back

Surface Forms

Bermudian main

Morphology

Bermudian = Bermuda (transparent) = Bermuda + ian

Formed by adding the demonym/adjectival suffix '-ian' to the place name 'Bermuda', yielding a person or thing from Bermuda.

Etymology

Bermudian comes from the island name Bermuda, which takes its name from the Spanish sailor Bermúdez. The ending -ian means 'from' or 'of', so Bermudian means 'a person from Bermuda'.