noun Uncommon

Venezuelan

veh-nihz-WAY-luhn

Venezuelan (noun) means a person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent. Example: “Many Venezuelans have emigrated to neighbouring countries in recent years.”

noun

A person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent.

"Many Venezuelans have emigrated to neighbouring countries in recent years."

adj

Relating to Venezuela or its people.

"The dish is a classic Venezuelan street food."

How to use Venezuelan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFrom, or relating to, Venezuela.

Word forms

Venezuelans plural

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Etymology

Formed from Venezuela plus the adjective suffix -an.

Rhymes for Venezuelan

Whelan Phelan

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Venezuelan” mean?

The word “Venezuelan” means a person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent. In plain terms, from, or relating to, Venezuela.

How do you pronounce “Venezuelan”?

“Venezuelan” is pronounced veh-nihz-WAY-luhn (/ˌvɛnəzˈweɪlən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Venezuelan” in a sentence?

Here is “Venezuelan” used in a sentence: “Many Venezuelans have emigrated to neighbouring countries in recent years.”

What part of speech is “Venezuelan”?

Depending on how it is used, “Venezuelan” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “Venezuelan” a common word?

“Venezuelan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Venezuelan” have?

“Venezuelan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent.

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