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Singaporean

Singaporean

3 3.6
Connected with Singapore, its people, or its culture
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɪŋəˈpɔrɪən/
: singapurense
  • For one, Singapore invited elite US universities to link up with Singaporean institutions.
  • Singaporean Prime Minister
  • Singaporean investment
  • Singaporean society

It's like a whole thing like Singaporean TV and Taiwanese TV, Like I'm like familiar with the stars of that area of the world now because I love what they do.

Examples

  • In an interview with Grant Kester, the Singaporean artist Jay Koh reflected on what characterizes Southeast Asian art.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Finally, the government itself actually guides Singaporean companies in individual investments.

    Academic text (1996)

  • First, the economic relationship between Singapore and China, most notably Singaporean investments in China,

    Academic text (1996)

  • To Tan and others, it was clear that Singaporean universities could be contributing more to the national economy.

    Academic text (2003)

  • A recent survey indicates that interest in investing in China remains very high among Singaporean companies, making continued increases likely.

    Academic text (1996)

  • For almost thirty years, Singapore's government tried to create a Singaporean identity.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Regionalization of the Singaporean economy is part of that externalization of defense.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Nevertheless, as a consequence of its drive toward modernization, Singaporean society was, predictably, becoming more westernized.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Hakim, the Singaporean doctor who mentors the young AYPV members, is now working for Zenda.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The Singaporean cuisine at this restaurant features a mix of traditional dishes and modern flavors.

Surface Forms

Singaporean positive

Morphology

Singaporean = Singapore (transparent) = Singapore + an

The adjective is the place-name 'Singapore' plus the regular adjectival/demonymic suffix '-an', so its relation to the place and people is direct.

Etymology

Singaporean comes from Singapore, whose older name Singapura combines singa 'lion' and pura 'city'. The ending -an works like in American or Australian to mean 'relating to' or 'from', so Singaporean describes things, people, or culture from Singapore.