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Guyanese

British  
/ ˌɡaɪəˈniːz, ɡaɪˈænən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Guyana or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. a native or inhabitant of Guyana

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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The son of an Irish mother and a Guyanese father, Lynott was the band’s bassist and primary songwriter, with a soothing voice that seemed almost confessional.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

To tell that complicated story, Hethington depends on dishes like Guyanese chow mein and Trini-Chinese chicken.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

He also hosted a 2023 summit between Maduro and his Guyanese counterpart Irfaan Ali at a time when tensions mounted between the countries over the disputed Essequibo region, which Venezuela claims as its own.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali has claimed a second five-year term in office, even as official final results from Monday's general election are yet to be published.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

“Hot curry! Indian—all regions! Jamaican, Trinidadian, Guyanese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and more…take your pick. Get it while they're crying hot, otherwise you will be.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton