Definition of Martiniquan in English:
Martiniquan
(also Martinican)
adjective ˌmɑːtɪˈniːk(ə)nˌmɑrtnˈikiən
Relating to or characteristic of the Caribbean island of Martinique, an overseas region of France.
the celebrated Martiniquan psychiatrist
Example sentencesExamples
- The celebrated Martiniquan psychiatrist worked in Algeria.
- The music and dance, especially of a sensuous variety, are distinctly Martinican.
- In 1939, the young Martiniquan poet had returned from France.
- Much Martinican cuisine is prepared from seafood and shellfish.
- A pretty Martiniquan girl came to Port of Spain for Carnival.
noun ˌmɑːtɪˈniːk(ə)nˌmɑrtnˈikiən
A native or inhabitant of the Caribbean island of Martinique, an overseas region of France.
most were native Martiniquans
Example sentencesExamples
- As full citizens of France, Martinicans are members of the European community.
- The Martiniquan won the French Goncourt Prize in 1921.
- The young Martiniquan was back for the international competition.
Definition of Martiniquan in US English:
Martiniquan
(also Martinican)
adjectiveˌmɑrtnˈikiənˌmärtnˈēkēən
Relating to or characteristic of the Caribbean island of Martinique, an overseas region of France.
the celebrated Martiniquan psychiatrist
Example sentencesExamples
- A pretty Martiniquan girl came to Port of Spain for Carnival.
- Much Martinican cuisine is prepared from seafood and shellfish.
- The celebrated Martiniquan psychiatrist worked in Algeria.
- In 1939, the young Martiniquan poet had returned from France.
- The music and dance, especially of a sensuous variety, are distinctly Martinican.
nounˌmɑrtnˈikiənˌmärtnˈēkēən
A native or inhabitant of the Caribbean island of Martinique, an overseas region of France.
most were native Martiniquans
Example sentencesExamples
- The Martiniquan won the French Goncourt Prize in 1921.
- The young Martiniquan was back for the international competition.
- As full citizens of France, Martinicans are members of the European community.