cariban

/kærɪbæn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Caribs, a group of indigenous peoples of the Caribbean

“The expedition was led by a Cariban linguist, who helped translate the local dialect.”

2. noun

a member of the Carib people

“The village was inhabited by a small group of Caribans, who maintained their traditional way of life.”

3. noun

a language spoken by the Carib people

“The researcher spent several years studying the Cariban language and its unique grammatical structures.”

Synonyms

  • Arawak
  • Carib

Antonyms

  • non-Caribbean
  • non-indigenous