Surinamese

[ soor-uh-nuh-meez, -mees ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to Suriname or its inhabitants.

noun

, plural Su·ri·na·mese.

a native or inhabitant of Suriname.

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Usage Note

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of Surinamese¹

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

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