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Surinamese - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Surinamese refers to anything related to Suriname, a country in South America. It describes the people, culture, or language of Suriname, such as Surinamese cuisine or Surinamese-Dutch speakers.

surinamese

/**American phonetic transcription:** ˌsʊrɪnəˈmiz/ /**British phonetic transcription:** ˌsjʊərɪnəˈmiːz/

Definition:

Relating to Suriname, its people, or their culture.

Synonyms:

Surinamer, Guyanese, Caribbean

Part of Speech:

adjective, noun

Antonyms:

non-Surinamese, foreign

Common Collocations:

Surinamese culture, Surinamese cuisine, Surinamese Dutch

Derivatives:

Surinamer, Surinam (variant spelling)

Usage Tips:

Use "Surinamese" as an adjective for things from Suriname or as a noun for its people.

Common Phrases:

Surinamese pepperpot, Surinamese roti, Surinamese Dutch dialect

Etymology:

Derived from "Suriname," the country's name, with the suffix "-ese" denoting origin or relation.

Examples:

  • 1. The Surinamese team won the match yesterday.
  • 2. She enjoys cooking traditional Surinamese dishes.
  • 3. Many Surinamese people speak Dutch fluently.
  • 4. He is proud of his Surinamese heritage.

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