Andamanese
English edit
Etymology edit
Noun edit
Andamanese (plural Andamanese)
- A native or inhabitant of the Andaman Islands.
- 1903, India. Census Commissioner, Census of India, 1901, page 77:
- Halted till 3-10 P.M. An Andamanese climbing a tree said he could see the survey station (a hill cleared of jungle with a post on it) and also Kyd Island which he recognised by a large gurjan tree, we went still due east and came to […]
Usage notes edit
As with other terms for people formed with -ese, the countable singular noun in reference to a person (as in "I am an Andamanese", "writing about Andamanese cuisine as an Andamanese") is uncommon and often taken as incorrect. In its place, the adjective is used, by itself (as in "I am Andamanese") or with a word like person, man, or woman ("writing about Andamanese cuisine as an Andamanese person").
Proper noun edit
Andamanese
- A minor language family spoken on the Andaman Islands.
Adjective edit
Andamanese (not comparable)
- Of or relating to the Andaman Islands.
- Of or relating to the Andamanese language family.
Translations edit
of, from or relating to the Andaman Islands
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