Andamanese
Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word Andamanese. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word Andamanese, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say Andamanese in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word Andamanese you have here. The definition of the word Andamanese will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofAndamanese, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
Noun
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
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
Andamanese
- A minor language family spoken on the Andaman Islands.
Adjective
Andamanese (not comparable)
- Of or relating to the Andaman Islands.
- Of or relating to the Andamanese language family.
Translations
of, from or relating to the Andaman Islands
|