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Taíno

Taíno

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People who lived in the Caribbean islands before Europeans arrived
  • proper noun
  • /taɪˈnoʊ/
: taíno
  • Artifacts from the Taíno culture can be found in museums throughout the region.

Examples

  • Many place names in the Caribbean come from the Taíno language.

  • The Taíno developed advanced agricultural techniques in the Caribbean islands.

  • The Taíno were known for their agricultural skills.

  • Did the Taíno have a complex social structure?

  • The Taíno were known for their farming practices and vibrant culture in the Caribbean before colonization.

  • Many historians study the Taíno to understand the impact of European colonization on indigenous peoples.

  • The Taíno language has influenced some Caribbean dialects and continues to be studied by linguists.

Synonyms

Taino
vsTaíno
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A member of the native people of the Caribbean who lived when Europeans first came

refers to the whole ethnic group rather than a single person

Surface Forms

Taíno main

Etymology

Taíno was the name the people used for themselves in an Arawakan language and probably meant 'good' or 'noble', so Taíno is the name for the native people of the Caribbean.