guinean
UK[ˈɡɪniən]US[ˈɡɪniən]
adj
Of or relating to Guinea or its people.
n
A native or inhabitant of Guinea.
Etymology
The word "Guinean" is a modern English demonym formed by adding the common adjectival suffix "-an" to the geographical name "Guinea". The name "Guinea" entered European languages in the 15th century, likely from the Portuguese "Guiné", which was applied to the West African coast south of Senegal. The ultimate origin of "Guinea" is uncertain but may derive from the Berber term "Aginaw" or "Akal n-Iguinawen", meaning "land of the black people". Thus, "Guinean" follows a standard pattern for forming nationality words, directly linking a person or attribute to the historically and culturally defined region of Guinea.
Analysis
This is a proper adjective/noun derived from the place name "Guinea". The place name itself is not productively segmentable into meaningful morphemes in English.
Examples
The Guinean government announced new economic policies.
She is a Guinean who now lives and works in Paris.
Guinean cuisine features rice as a staple ingredient.