noun
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"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of Bajan
First recorded in 1780–90; shortening of Barbadian
Example Sentences
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"I'm thinking about bringing someone," the Bajan singer replied.
From BBC
Dance teacher Demi Essex, 29, was born and raised in the city and is from a biracial family - her dad is white British and her mum is half British and half Bajan.
From BBC
Los trabajadores a tiempo completo obtienen unas prestaciones ligeramente mejores y más vacaciones, dijo, por eso el sistema informático de la empresa señala a los trabajadores cuyas horas aumentan “y te bajan para evitar que cumplas los requisitos”.
From Los Angeles Times
His son was born on the island, so Edwards said he plans to take him to see the once-in-a-lifetime event: "He’s a Bajan."
From Fox News
Edwards, the Bajan property manager born in Guyana, said his native country faced a difficult time after becoming a republic because a lot of British-owned businesses pulled out at the time.
From Seattle Times
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