dominican
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A member of the religious order founded by St.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dəˈmɪnəkən
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Definition
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noun
A person from the Dominican Republic or of its descent.
A member of the religious order founded by St. Dominic.
A person from the Commonwealth of Dominica or of its descent.
A native or inhabitant of the Dominican Republic
adjective
Of, from, or pertaining to Dominica, or its people.
Of or relating to or characteristic of the Dominican Republic or its people
Of or relating to Saint Dominic or the Dominican order
Of or belonging to the Dominican religious order.
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- “They visited the Dominican Republic for a relaxing beach vacation.”
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