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Guianan

Guianan

7.6
A person from Guiana in northern South America
  • noun
  • /ˈɡiːənən/
translation icon : guayanés
  • A Guianan artist showcased her work at the festival.

Examples

  • Many Guianans speak several languages due to the region's diverse cultural influences.

  • A Guianan described the traditional fishing techniques used by families along the riverbanks.

  • The festival featured music and dance performed by local Guianans.

  • Many Guianans celebrate their cultural heritage every year.

  • The Guianan culture is rich in music and dance, reflecting the diverse heritage of the region.

  • Many Guianan people rely on fishing and agriculture for their livelihood in the tropical rainforest.

  • She met a Guianan who shared stories about the unique wildlife found in the area around the Amazon River.

Surface Forms

Guianan singular
Guianans plural

Etymology

Guianan is the name for a person from Guiana, and the place name likely comes from a local word meaning 'land of many waters' because the area has many rivers. So a Guianan is someone who comes from that river-filled land.