Surinamese
[ soor-uh-nuh-meez, -mees ]
/ ˌsʊər ə nəˈmiz, -ˈmis /
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noun, plural Su·ri·na·mese.
a native or inhabitant of Suriname.
adjective
of or relating to Suriname or its inhabitants.
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Origin of Surinamese
Surinam(e). + -ese
Words nearby Surinamese
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