Surinamese
/ˌsʊərɪnəˈmiːz
/adjective
Relating to or characteristic of Suriname or its people: many Surinamese folk tales are based on African traditions...
- Can you recommend any Surinamese restaurants or takeaways in your neighbourhood?
- Jai's song is riding high here in Holland, among the Dutch Surinamese population.
- We left our boats on the river and trudged into the Surinamese jungle without speaking.
noun (plural same)
A native or inhabitant of Suriname, or a person of Surinamese descent: the Surinamese take great pride in their temple buildings...
- In the international meet in Perth, this hardworking Surinamese had won the men's 100m butterfly with a time of 53.59 seconds.
- Many Surinamese want stronger links to the Caribbean and North America.
- It is in this rich ethnic mixture that the modern Surinamese have their roots.
