Vincentian
- noun
- /vɪnˈsɛnʃən/
- The Vincentians have a rich history of resilience and community spirit as islanders.
- Vincentian conservation efforts
- Vincentian conservation
Examples
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In contrast, sweet potato, which dominated Vincentian food gardens because of demand for the crop in nearby Trinidad, produced an extensive and protective cover.
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They had all pooled their money for the boat and to pay the Vincentians.
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By the late 1950s, Vincentian conservation efforts slowed.
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The Vincentian case says much about environmental discourses.
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The three Vincentians had sobered him for life.
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Certain characteristics of Vincentian soils mitigate the problem of erosion.
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The Agricultural Department established an extension service in 1938, initially staffed by four officers who focused specifically on educating the Vincentian peasantry about good farming practices, especially soil conservation.
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From emancipation to the beginning of the conservation effort in the 1930s, Vincentian peasants produced food crops—especially roots and tubers—for home consumption and sale in local markets.
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Many Vincentians proudly showcase their culture during the annual carnival in Kingstown.
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As a Vincentian, she enjoys sharing traditional recipes that have been passed down through generations.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Vincentian = Vincent (transparent) = Vincent + ian
Standard demonym formation: the place/name 'Vincent' plus '-ian' yields a person from Saint Vincent.
Etymology
Vincentian comes from the name of the island Saint Vincent, which explorers named after Saint Vincent, and that name comes from Latin vincere meaning 'to conquer'. So a Vincentian is a person 'of Vincent', meaning a native or someone who lives there.