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guinean: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˈɡɪniən/US/ˈɡɪniən/

Neutral (Used in both formal contexts like news/geography and everyday contexts when discussing nationality/origin)

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What does “guinean” mean?

Of or relating to Guinea, a country in West Africa.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

Of or relating to Guinea, a country in West Africa.

A native or inhabitant of Guinea. Can also refer to things originating from or characteristic of Guinea.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant difference in meaning or usage. Both varieties use the term identically in reference to the country.

Connotations

Neutral geographical/national identifier in both varieties.

Frequency

Equally low-frequency in both dialects, used primarily in geographical, political, or cultural contexts related to the country.

Grammar

How to Use “guinean” in a Sentence

[be] + Guinean (He is Guinean.)[Guinean] + noun (Guinean politics)the + Guinean + plural noun (the Guinean people)

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
Guinean governmentGuinean citizenGuinean capitalGuinean borderGuinean embassy
medium
Guinean cultureGuinean coffeeGuinean officialGuinean passportGuinean cuisine
weak
Guinean teamGuinean artistGuinean landscapeGuinean traditionGuinean export

Examples

Examples of “guinean” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • The Guinean ambassador attended the Commonwealth meeting.
  • We sampled some delicious Guinean recipes.

American English

  • Guinean exports are vital to the regional economy.
  • She holds a Guinean passport.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in contexts of trade, imports/exports (e.g., Guinean bauxite).

Academic

Used in geography, political science, and anthropological studies concerning Guinea.

Everyday

Used to describe a person's nationality or origin (e.g., 'My neighbour is Guinean.')

Technical

Used in legal/diplomatic contexts (e.g., Guinean jurisdiction, Guinean visa regulations).

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “guinean”

Neutral

from Guineaof Guinea

Weak

West African (broader, less specific)

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “guinean”

non-Guineanforeign

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “guinean”

  • Uncapitalized use ('guinean').
  • Confusion with 'guinea' (the old British coin or the guinea fowl).
  • Using for Papua New Guinea (correct: 'Papua New Guinean').

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is used as both an adjective (Guinean culture, Guinean border) and a noun (He is a Guinean).

'Guinea' is the name of the country. 'Guinean' is the adjective describing something from that country or a noun for a person from there.

It is pronounced /ˈɡɪniən/, with the stress on the first syllable, sounding like 'ginny-un'.

No. Those are separate countries. The correct terms are 'Bissau-Guinean' (or 'Guinea-Bissauan') and 'Equatorial Guinean'.

Of or relating to Guinea, a country in West Africa.

Guinean is usually neutral (used in both formal contexts like news/geography and everyday contexts when discussing nationality/origin) in register.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'GUINEA' + 'n' — A person from Guinea is a Guinea-n.

Conceptual Metaphor

NATION AS SOURCE (The nation is conceptualized as a source of origin for people, products, and characteristics).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The diplomat spoke about cooperation in the mining sector.
Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct demonym for a person from the Republic of Guinea?