French Guianese

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adjective

variants or less commonly French Guianan

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of French Guiana

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of French Guiana

French Guianese

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noun

variants or less commonly French Guianan

: a native or inhabitant of French Guiana

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French Guiana, French overseas department on northeast coast of South America + English -ese or -an

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