Caribbean

Caribbeanadjective; noun

Alternative meanings

Related to the Caribbean, its islands, countries, culture, people, or region.

Pronunciation

ka-ri-BEE-yan

Root and affixes

Loanword used to refer to the Caribbean or Caribbean-related things; it can also be explained as may kalabotan sa Caribbean.

Variants or conjugations

Caribbean; may kalabotan sa Caribbean; taga-Caribbean

Related words and expressions

Caribbean, island, region, culture, tropical

Meaning and usage notes

For a Caribbean person, “taga-Caribbean” can be used. For cultural or regional things, “Caribbean” works as a borrowed adjective.