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Surinamese
American
[soor-uh-nuh-meez, -mees]
/ ˌsʊər ə nəˈmiz, -ˈmis /
adjective
noun
Surinamese
plural
Usage
Surinamese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Surinamese ), but it's less common as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Surinamese ).
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Etymology
Origin of Surinamese
First recorded in 1830–40; Surinam(e) + -ese
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