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Nauruan

Nauruan

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Relating to Nauru, its people or its culture
  • adjective
: nauruano
  • According to data collected in two Nauruan hospitals between 1985 and 1999, the most common cancers were cervix (23%), gastrointestinal (18%), and lung cancers (15%).

Examples

  • The government introduced programs to improve the health of Nauruan families.

  • The Nauruan culture is known for its unique traditions and customs.

  • Many Nauruan citizens participate in environmental conservation efforts.

Surface Forms

Nauruan positive

Morphology

Nauruan = Nauru (transparent) = Nauru + an

Standard adjectival/demonym formation from the place name 'Nauru' using the productive suffix '-an'.

Etymology

Nauruan comes from the island name Nauru and the ending -an, which means 'from Nauru'. So something described as Nauruan is connected to the island or its people, like Australian or Japanese show origin from a country.