andamanese
|An-da-ma-nese|
/ˌændəməˈniːz/
relating to the Andaman Islands, people, or languages
Etymology
'Andamanese' originates from 'Andaman', the name of the islands, with the suffix '-ese' used to denote people or languages from a place.
'Andamanese' was formed in English by combining 'Andaman' with the suffix '-ese', following the pattern of other demonyms and language names.
Initially, it meant 'a person from the Andaman Islands' or 'the language of the Andaman Islands', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the indigenous peoples of the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
The Andamanese have a unique culture and language.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the group of languages spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Andaman Islands.
Andamanese languages are considered endangered.
Adjective 1
relating to the Andaman Islands, their people, or their languages.
Andamanese traditions are passed down orally.
Adjective 2
of or pertaining to the Andamanese people or their culture.
The Andamanese way of life is closely tied to the forest.
Last updated: 2025/08/02 21:36