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Singaporean, a. and n.|sɪŋəˈpɔərɪən, sɪŋg-|
Also (occas.) -ian.
[f. prec. + -an.]
A. adj. Of or pertaining to Singapore.
1880[see moth orchid s.v. moth n. 3]. 1927Malaya Tribune 27 Dec. 7/6 Feckless Singaporean Scots. 1972Times (Singapore Suppl.) 4 July p. ii/3 The Government has been alleged..to have sacrificed important aspects of Chinese culture and language in order to create its image of the Singaporian nation. 1977Hongkong Standard 12 Apr. 16/5 He spoke to 360 striking Singaporean metal workers earlier in the day.
B. n. A native or inhabitant of Singapore.
1927Malaya Tribune 5 Jan. 9/2 (heading) World's motor record by Singaporeans. 1956D. Davies More Old Singapore 40 A working day in the life of a Singaporean. 1965Times 12 Aug. 8/1 Speaking to Malay journalists, Mr. Lee begged the Malays not to worry. He..insisted that ‘Singapore is not a Chinese country nor a Malay country nor an Indian country... It belongs to the Singaporeans.’ 1975P. Theroux Great Railway Bazaar xxiii. 238 Singaporeans are great assemblers of appliances. |