Bahamian Meaning in English

word

US

bəˈheɪmiən

buh-HAY-mee-uhn

UK

bəˈheɪ.mi.ən

buh-HAY-mee-uhn

Definition

Bahamian describes something or someone from The Bahamas, a Caribbean country. It can refer to people, culture, or things related to The Bahamas.

Usage & Nuances

'Bahamian' is both an adjective and a noun. Example collocations: 'Bahamian food', 'Bahamian accent', 'a Bahamian'. Always capitalized. Do not confuse with 'the Bahamas' (country name). Use for people/things from The Bahamas, never for neighboring islands.

• Spanish: bahameño - bahameña
• Portuguese (BR): bahamense
• Portuguese (PT): bahamense
• Chinese (Simplified): 巴哈马的 - 巴哈马人
• Chinese (Traditional): 巴哈馬的 - 巴哈馬人
• Hindi: बहामाई
• Arabic: باهامي
• Bengali: বাহামিয়ান
• Russian: багамский - багамец
• Japanese: バハマの - バハマ人
• Vietnamese: thuộc Bahamas - người Bahamas
• Korean: 바하마의 - 바하마인
• Turkish: Bahamalı
• Urdu: باہامی
• Indonesian: Bahama - người Bahama

Example Sentences

She is Bahamian.

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I tried Bahamian food for the first time.

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The Bahamian islands are beautiful.

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Many Bahiamians celebrate Junkanoo every year.

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Her family follows traditional Bahamian customs.

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You can hear a clear Bahamian accent when he speaks.

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