Dominican
Pronunciation: [dɒmɪˈnɪkən]
Word
Context: "nationality"
(adjective) related to the Dominican Republic or its people. If someone is from the Dominican Republic, they are called Dominican.
Example
She has Dominican heritage and loves to celebrate her culture.
Example
He is not Dominican; he was born in Puerto Rico.
Example
Is that writer Dominican or from another country?
Context: "nationality"
(noun) a person from the Dominican Republic. If you meet someone who was born in the Dominican Republic, you can call them a Dominican.
Example
The Dominican at the party shared delicious food from her home country.
Example
There were no Dominicans at the event, only people from other countries.
Example
How many Dominicans are there in your class?
Context: "religion"
(noun) a member of the Dominican Order, a Catholic religious group founded in the 13th century. This group is known for preaching and teaching.
Example
The Dominican friar gave a wonderful speech about compassion.
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She is not a Dominican; she belongs to a different religious order.
Example
What do you know about the history of the Dominicans?
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