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Ruandan

Ruandan

1 5.1
Connected to Rwanda, its people, culture or language
  • adjective
  • /ruˈɑːndən/
: ruandés
  • The Ruandan culture is rich in traditions.

Examples

  • The museum displayed a collection of Ruandan artifacts.

  • Many Ruandan dishes are made with local ingredients.

  • She studied the history of Ruandan music for her thesis.

  • Tourists admired the beauty of the Ruandan landscape.

  • The museum displayed a collection of Ruandan artifacts that showcased the country's heritage.

  • Tourists admired the beauty of the Ruandan landscape, with its rolling hills and vibrant wildlife.

  • Many Ruandan dishes are made with local ingredients, highlighting the country's agricultural diversity.

Synonyms

Rwandan
vsRuandan
18 4.2

Relating to Rwanda, its people, language, or culture

has the same meaning but is a variant spelling less commonly used

Surface Forms

Ruandan positive

Morphology

Ruandan = Rwanda (transparent) = Rwanda + an

Standard demonym formation from the country name 'Rwanda' plus the suffix '-an' yields an adjective meaning 'relating to Rwanda'.

Etymology

The word Ruandan comes from the country name Rwanda plus the ending -an, which means 'from' or 'relating to'. Like American or Canadian, Ruandan means 'of or from Rwanda', so it describes people, culture, or things from that country.