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Aruban

Aruban

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A person from Aruba
  • noun
  • /əˈruːbən/
: arubeño
  • The Aruban community is known for its hospitality towards tourists visiting the island.

Examples

  • She met an Aruban while traveling through the Caribbean islands.

  • An Aruban chef introduced us to delicious local dishes during our visit.

  • The festival celebrated the culture and traditions of the Aruban people.

  • An Aruban enjoys the beautiful beaches of Aruba.

  • Many Arubans celebrate Carnival each year.

  • Many Arubans celebrate Carnival with colorful parades and lively music.

  • As an Aruban, she feels a deep connection to the island's culture and traditions.

Surface Forms

Aruban singular
Arubans plural

Morphology

Aruban = Aruba (transparent) = Aruba + an

The noun is a straightforward demonym formed from the place name with the productive suffix '-an', so its referent (a person from Aruba) follows directly.

Etymology

Aruban names a person from the island Aruba, using the ending -an to mean 'person from', just like in American. So an Aruban is simply a 'person from Aruba'.