San Marinese
- adjective
- /sæn mɑːrɪˈniːz/
- Traditional San Marinese cuisine features handmade pasta and locally produced cheese.
Examples
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The San Marinese government announced new regulations this year.
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Many San Marinese people are proud of their heritage.
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She studied the history of San Marinese architecture during her university course.
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The San Marinese cuisine is known for its unique flavors.
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During her travels, she learned about San Marinese customs and traditions.
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The San Marinese flag features a blue and white design with a coat of arms in the center.
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He attended a festival celebrating San Marinese culture in the capital city.
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 country name San Marino plus the ending -ese. The ending -ese turns a place name into a word that describes something from that place, so San Marinese means 'relating to San Marino or its people'.
