Xiamenese
|Xia-men-ese|
/ˌʃjɑːməˈniːz/
relating to Xiamen (people, language, or things)
Etymology
'Xiamenese' is formed from the name of the city 'Xiamen' and the English suffix '-ese', which is used to denote people or languages from a place.
The word 'Xiamenese' was created in English by combining 'Xiamen' with '-ese', following the pattern of words like 'Chinese' or 'Japanese'.
Initially, it simply referred to people or things from Xiamen, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a native or inhabitant of Xiamen, a city in southeastern China.
Many Xiamenese have emigrated to Southeast Asia.
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Noun 2
the dialect of Southern Min Chinese spoken in Xiamen.
She speaks Xiamenese at home with her family.
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Adjective 1
relating to Xiamen, its people, or its dialect.
The Xiamenese culture is rich and diverse.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 03:53