Madagascan
5.5
A person from Madagascar
- noun
- /ˌmædəˈɡæskən/
:
malgache
- As a Madagascan, he takes pride in the biodiversity of his homeland.
Examples
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This one guy said to me, "I've been with a Sri Lankan, a Madagascan, a Somali...
Academic text (2006) -
The Madagascan is known for their unique culture and traditions.
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Many Madagascan people speak Malagasy as their first language.
Synonyms
Malagasy
vsMadagascan
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7.4
A person from Madagascar
is used for any resident including noncitizens living in Madagascar
Surface Forms
Madagascan singular
Madagascans plural
Morphology
Madagascan = Madagascar (transparent) = Madagascar + an
The word is a regular demonym formed from the place name 'Madagascar' plus the suffix '-an'.
Etymology
The word Madagascan comes from the island name Madagascar, itself from the local Malagasy name Madagasikara, and the ending -an is like in American meaning 'from a place'. So a Madagascan is someone who is 'from Madagascar'.