Surinamese

American  

[soor-uh-nuh-meez, -mees] / ˌsʊər ə nəˈmiz, -ˈmis /

adjective

1. of or relating to Suriname or its inhabitants.

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noun

plural

Surinamese

1. a native or inhabitant of Suriname.

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 ).

Etymology

Origin of Surinamese

First recorded in 1830–40; Surinam(e) + -ese

Example Sentences

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 weeks later for questioning, along with two Surinamese brothers, but no charges were filed in the case.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Van der Sloot was identified as a suspect and detained, along with two Surinamese brothers, weeks later.

From Washington Times • May 11, 2023

This month, six Surinamese organizations in the Netherlands had hoped to push the apology to that date, but a judge denied their request.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 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