boruca

/boɾu.ka/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of traditional Colombian folklore figure, often depicted as a masked or costumed performer.

“The village is celebrating its annual festival, featuring a lively performance by a group of boricuas.”

2. noun

A person from Puerto Rico, especially one from the island’s indigenous Taino people.

“The boricua community came together to preserve their cultural heritage and language.”

Synonyms

  • folklorist
  • performer

Antonyms

  • outsider
  • stranger