adjective
Caribbean
ka-rih-BEE-uhn
adjective
1
Relating to the Caribbean Sea and the islands and coasts around it.
"They went on a Caribbean cruise for their anniversary."
"Caribbean cuisine blends African, European, and indigenous influences."
noun
1
A person from the Caribbean region.
"Many Caribbeans emigrated to the UK in the mid-20th century."
How to Use Caribbean
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the sea, islands, and countries of the Caribbean region.
Common pairings
Caribbean Sea
Caribbean islands
Caribbean culture
Word Forms
Caribbeans plural
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Etymology
Named after the Carib people, an indigenous group of the West Indies, plus -an.