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barbadian

/bɑːrˈbeɪdiən/
Bar · ba · di · an
Plural:Barbadians
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barbadian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to Barbados, an island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, or its people and culture.

Example

"The festival celebrated Barbadian music, culinary traditions, and literature."

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• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Barbados, or a person of Barbadian descent.

Example

"Many Barbadians gather along the coast during the annual Crop Over festival."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'Barbadian' is the standard formal demonym and adjective used in official and international contexts, the colloquial term 'Bajan' is widely used both within Barbados and internationally to refer to the island's people, culture, and creole dialect.

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• Nearby Words

barasingha
barb
barba amarilla
barbadian
barbadine
barbados
barbados lily

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barbadian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barbadian
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