noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Bajan
First recorded in 1780–90; shortening of Barbadian
Example Sentences
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Prof Harris cited the failure to take toxicology tests by Bajan authorities - who gave a cause of death of aspiration pneumonitis – as a key reason for this.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
With desert tones of gray, taupe, and sandy pink, the Bimshire is affectionately named after the island of Barbados, paying homage to Gibbs’ Bajan roots.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024
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 • Nov. 29, 2021
Newland, an author of Jamaican and Bajan heritage, likewise pulled from memories of his own upbringing, focusing on the drastically different spaces Black people are forced to navigate.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2020
Remember, she has a Bajan with her, six feet tall, named Stephanie.
From The Ne'er-Do-Well by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
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