Guianese

[ gee-uh-neez, -nees, gahy- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the region of Guiana, its inhabitants, or their language.

noun

, plural Gui·a·nese.

1. an inhabitant or native of Guiana.

Guianese

/ ɡɪˈɑːnən; ɡaɪˈænən; ˌɡɪə-; ˌɡaɪəˈniːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to the South American region of Guiana or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Guiana

Usage Note

Guianese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Guianese ), but it's relatively rare as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Guianese ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Guianese¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; Guian(a) + -ese

Example Sentences

In flora and fauna French Guiana resembles the rest of the Guianese region.

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