Galibi

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from French Galibi, ultimately from Kari'na karìna, from Proto-Cariban *karipona (person).

Proper noun

Galibi

  1. Synonym of Kari'na (An indigenous people native to the north coast of South America; also, their traditional language).
  2. A settlement in Suriname chiefly inhabited by the Kari'na people.