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Demerara

Demerara

1 9.4
A former Dutch colony on the north coast of South America now part of Guyana
  • proper noun
translation icon : Demerara
  • The region of Demerara is famous for its rich cultural diversity and beautiful landscapes.
  • Demerara sugar

Examples

  • My sister's in Demerara.

    Wide Sargasso Sea (2006)

  • Linden is the second largest town in Guyana after Georgetown, and the capital of the Upper Demerara-Berbice region.

    Blog text (7)

  • Residents of the Agricola community set fires blocking the East Bank Demerara Road.

    Blog text (13)

  • Blessington, stoned at the wheel, his glass of straight Demerara beside the binnacle, had calmly watched a dimly lighted tug struggle past on a parallel course at a distance of a mile or so.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • After visiting Demerara, I learned about its historical significance as a former Dutch colony.

  • Many tourists explore the lush forests and rivers in Demerara, which is part of modern-day Guyana.

Compounds

Demerara River
6.6

A river in northern Guyana that flows north to the Atlantic Ocean

Demerara rum
7.9

A dark alcoholic drink from Guyana made from Demerara sugar with a rich taste

demerara sugar
3.7

A coarse light brown sugar with large crunchy crystals used on drinks and cakes

Surface Forms

Demerara main

Etymology

Demerara gets its name from the local people’s name for the big 'river' in that part of Guyana, which European settlers later used for the colony. That's why the colony and the coarse brown sugar called 'Demerara' both carry the river's name.