surinamese
Meaning
of or relating to suriname or its people
a native or inhabitant of suriname
Structure
Usage
surinamese cuisine reflects a blend of indigenous, african, indian, javanese, and dutch influences.
he is a surinamese artist known for his vibrant paintings.
the surinamese community in amsterdam is quite significant.
Etymology
the word 'surinamese' is a demonym formed by appending the productive suffix '-ese' to the name of the south american country, suriname. the suffix '-ese', entering english via old french from the latin '-ensis' (meaning 'originating in' or 'belonging to'), is a standard pattern for forming adjectives and nouns denoting nationality or origin, as in 'chinese' or 'viennese'. the country's name 'suriname' is believed to derive from an indigenous people, the surinen. thus, 'surinamese' logically follows the established linguistic convention for indicating a person from or characteristics associated with that nation.
Analysis
surinam (toponym, from the name of the country suriname) + ese (suffix, of germanic origin via latin '-ensis', denoting origin or association)