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Brazilian Common

Brazilian has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

a native or inhabitant of Brazil

"The Brazilian waved enthusiastically at her friends as she boarded the flight home."

2

A person from Brazil or of Brazilian descent.

"The visiting team included several talented Brazilian players who had grown up in Rio de Janeiro."

In plain English: A Brazilian is someone who lives in Brazil, which is a big country located mostly south of North America.

"The Brazilian celebrated her victory with the whole family at home."

Adjective
1

of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil

"The vibrant samba dance is a cultural tradition deeply rooted in Brazilian life."

2

Of, from, or pertaining to Brazil, or the Brazilian people.

"The beautiful dancer performed a traditional samba that was distinctly Brazilian in style."

In plain English: Brazilian describes anything that comes from Brazil, such as its people, culture, language, or products.

"The Brazilian dance troupe performed their routine with incredible energy and rhythm."

Example Sentences
"The Brazilian dance troupe performed their routine with incredible energy and rhythm." adj
"The Brazilian team won the championship last night." adj
"She learned to speak Portuguese while living in Brazil." adj
"We enjoyed delicious Brazilian coffee during our morning break." adj
"The Brazilian celebrated her victory with the whole family at home." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
South American
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
Carioca

Origin

The word comes from the name of the country Brazil with the suffix -ian added to it. This formation creates an adjective meaning "of or relating to Brazil."

Rhyming Words
ian sian jian bian rian dian qian kian vian xian gian lian asian elian brian ilian apian arian avian chian
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