Surinamese
Americanadjective
noun
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 ).
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Surinamese
First recorded in 1830–40; Surinam(e) + -ese
Example Sentences
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Suriname didn’t allow dual nationality, which prevented the national team from tapping into the significant pool of Dutch-born players who might otherwise qualify through their Surinamese parents or grandparents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Van der Sloot was identified as a main suspect and detained for questioning along with two Surinamese brothers, weeks after Holloway went missing.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023
With the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of abolition next year, Surinamese advocacy groups and others are reinforcing their calls for reparations for the descendants of enslaved people.
From Reuters • Dec. 6, 2022
While in that job, he had an encounter with police officers who were looking for information about crime in the Surinamese community.
From Seattle Times • May 27, 2022
In most cases, however, her paintings are so precise and lifelike that even today they could be used as a field guide to European and Surinamese insects.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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