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Hispaniolan

Hispaniolan

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From or related to the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean
  • adjective
  • /ˌhɪspəˈnjoʊlən/
: hispanohablante
  • Traveling to the Hispaniolan coast revealed stunning landscapes and vibrant local life.

Examples

  • Ilya gave me this much freedom, a way out if I didn't get along with his family, and toured the BM museum, a boring collection of old drilling and digging equipment enlivened by large murals of Polynesian and Hispaniolan myth.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • The Hispaniolan population is known for its diverse heritage, blending Taíno, African, and European influences.

  • Erzul BM began in 2130 as a joint venture between poor American Hispanic, Hispaniolan, and Asian families on Earth.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Hispaniolan culture is rich in history and traditions unique to the island.

Surface Forms

Hispaniolan positive

Morphology

Hispaniolan = Hispaniola (transparent) = Hispaniola + an

Formed by adding a standard demonymic/adjectival suffix to the place name 'Hispaniola', so the relation is immediately clear to learners who know the place.

Etymology

Hispaniolan comes from the island name Hispaniola, which was named by the Spanish and is related to Spain. So Hispaniolan means 'from or relating to the island of Hispaniola', and we use it for animals, people, or culture of that island.