valdez

/vælˈdeɪz/ or /vælˈdɛz/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a male given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Basque name ‘Baldazo’, meaning ‘son of Baldwin’; a place name, referring to various locations in the United States, such as Valdez, Alaska.

“My friend Valdez is an expert in mountain climbing.”

2. noun

a person who originates from Valdez, Alaska, or has a similar name.

“The Valdez team consisted of experienced mountaineers from different parts of the world.”

Synonyms

  • Alaskan
  • Baldazo

Antonyms

  • foreigner
  • outsider