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Moluccan

Moluccan

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A person whose family comes from the Moluccas islands in eastern Indonesia
  • noun
  • /məˈlʌkən/
: molucense
  • Many Moluccans maintain strong cultural traditions from their homeland.

Examples

  • A Moluccan elder shared stories about life on the islands with the visiting students.

  • Many Moluccans are known for their hospitality.

  • The museum features artifacts donated by the local Moluccan community.

  • A Moluccan family welcomed us into their home.

  • Maria is proud to be a Moluccan, celebrating her heritage and the culture of her ancestors.

  • As a Moluccan sailor, he often shares stories about life on the beautiful islands of his home.

  • The Moluccans have a rich tradition of music and dance that reflects their vibrant culture.

Surface Forms

Moluccan singular
Moluccans plural

Morphology

Moluccan = Moluccas (transparent) = Moluccas + an

The noun denoting a person is formed regularly from the place name by adding '-an', a common demonymic suffix.

Etymology

Moluccan names a person from the Moluccas, a group of islands in eastern Indonesia once called the 'Spice Islands' for their nutmeg and cloves. So a Moluccan is someone 'from the Moluccas' or whose family comes from that place.