Dominicans

Noun (1)

Dominican (plural Dominicans)

1. A native or inhabitant of the Dominican Republic or a descendant thereof.
   • More than 40% of Dominicans are economically vulnerable and are at risk of falling into poverty due to climate-related impacts and economic crises, according to the World Bank.2024 May 17, Jessica Hasbun, “The Dominican Republic votes on Sunday. Here’s what to know”, in CNN, archived from the original on 18 May 2024

   Synonyms:

   Dominicano, Dominican Republican

Noun (2)

Dominican (plural Dominicans)

1. A native or inhabitant of the Commonwealth of Dominica or a descendant thereof.

Noun (3)

Dominican (plural Dominicans)

1. A member of the religious order founded by Saint Dominic.
   • The first night, I did nothing more than have a glass of wine at Faust Wine Cellar, located under the Dominican cloister that houses the Hilton Budapest Hotel in the Buda Castle complex.2014 January 30, Seth Kugel, “Wintertime Bargains in Budapest”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 04 Feb 2014

   Synonyms:

   black friar, preaching friar, Friar Preacher, Jacobin

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