San Marinese
- noun
- /sæn mɑːrɪˈniːz/
- The San Marinese are known for their hospitality.
Examples
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As a proud San Marinese, she always supports her country's team at international events.
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Many San Marinese celebrate their national holiday with great enthusiasm.
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The new ambassador is a distinguished San Marinese diplomat.
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Many San Marinese enjoy traditional cuisine.
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As a proud San Marinese, she always supports her country's team at international events.
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Many San Marinese celebrate their national holiday with great enthusiasm.
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The San Marinese enjoy traditional cuisine that reflects their rich culture.
Surface Forms
Morphology
San + Marinese
This is a demonym formed from the place name San Marino using the productive English suffix -ese, so the meaning 'relating to San Marino or its people' follows directly from the constituents. The place-name + -ese pattern is common and recognizable (e.g., Chinese, Maltese), making the expression immediately understandable to learners who know the parts.
Etymology
San Marinese comes from the tiny country San Marino, which was named after Saint Marinus. The ending -ese turns a place name into the name for a person, so a San Marinese is 'a native or inhabitant of San Marino'.
