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Taíno

Taíno

1 9.9
Relating to the people, culture, language, or art of a native Caribbean group
  • adjective
  • /taɪˈnoʊ/
: taíno
  • Many Taíno artifacts have been discovered in Puerto Rico.

Examples

  • Many words in Caribbean Spanish have Taíno origins.

  • Researchers are studying Taíno traditions to better understand Caribbean history.

  • The exhibit features Taíno artifacts that date back hundreds of years.

  • The Taíno culture is rich in traditions and stories.

  • The exhibit features Taíno artifacts that date back hundreds of years.

  • Researchers are studying Taíno traditions to better understand Caribbean history.

  • Many words in Caribbean Spanish have Taíno origins.

Synonyms

Taino
vsTaíno
1 9.7

From the native people of the Caribbean or their culture

is broader and does not mention a specific region

Surface Forms

Taíno positive

Etymology

Taíno comes from the people's own Arawakan word thought to mean 'good' or 'noble', so when we call artifacts or art Taíno we mean they come from that people's culture and history.