caribbean — relating to the Caribbean Sea and its islands
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the Caribbean Sea and its islands
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈrɪbiən/
Example Sentences
- His Caribbean accent made everyone think he was a pirate from the movies.
- The Caribbean vacation was so relaxing that she forgot her own name for a day.
- Caribbean steel drum music always makes me want to dance badly.
caribbean
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈrɪbiən/]
relating to the Caribbean Sea and its islands
Beautiful Caribbean islands and sea
European dreams meet Caribbean seas!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Caribbean derives from the Carib, an indigenous people who inhabited the Caribbean region. When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the area, they named the sea and region after the Carib people they encountered there.
Breakdown
Carib (indigenous people of the region) + -ean (relating to; suffix denoting geographic or cultural association).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His Caribbean accent made everyone think he was a pirate from the movies.”
“The Caribbean vacation was so relaxing that she forgot her own name for a day.”
“Caribbean steel drum music always makes me want to dance badly.”
“Many students dream of studying marine biology in the Caribbean.”
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