Salvadoran
UK[ˌsælvəˈdɔːrən]US[ˌsælvəˈdɔːrən]
adj
Of or relating to El Salvador or its people.
n
A native or inhabitant of El Salvador.
Morpheme Breakdown
salvador
an
salvador
the saviour
an
of, relating to, or belonging to
Etymology
The word 'Salvadoran' is a demonym directly constructed from the country's name, El Salvador. The country was named by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, taking its name from "El Salvador del Mundo" (The Saviour of the World), a reference to Jesus Christ. The suffix '-an', originating from the Latin '-anus', is a common and productive suffix in English for forming adjectives and nouns denoting origin or association. Thus, the term literally and logically means "pertaining to (the place of) the Saviour".
Analysis
Structure: salvador + an
salvador: A proper noun of Spanish origin, meaning "the saviour", derived from the Spanish name for Jesus Christ, "El Salvador".
an: A suffix of Latin origin via French, forming adjectives meaning "of, relating to, or belonging to", and nouns meaning "a person belonging to".
Examples
The Salvadoran coffee industry is a major part of the national economy.
She is a Salvadoran who has lived abroad for many years.
We enjoyed traditional Salvadoran cuisine during our visit.