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Grenadian

Grenadian

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A person who lives in Grenada, an island country in the Caribbean
  • noun
  • /ɡrəˈneɪdiən/
: grenadino
  • The festival showcased traditional music and dance, attracting both locals and Grenadians from all over the island.

Examples

  • In public polls taken after the liberation, more than ninety percent of Grenadians expressed support, gratitude, and relief for this action.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Many Grenadians are proud of their vibrant culture and history.

  • As a Grenadian, she often shares stories about her childhood on the island.

Surface Forms

Grenadian singular
Grenadians plural

Morphology

Grenadian = Grenada (transparent) = Grenada + ian

The noun sense 'a person from Grenada' is the direct demonym formed from the place name with the productive suffix '-ian'.

Etymology

Grenadian comes from the island name Grenada. Spanish settlers named Grenada after the city Granada, whose name is linked to the word for 'pomegranate'. A Grenadian is simply 'a person from Grenada'.