Caribbean

/ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Caribbeans

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pertaining to the sea and region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

liên quan đến biển và khu vực biển Tây Atlantic

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Adjective

Examples

Among those seeking the Caribbean nation’s highest office on May 19 are the current president, a former president, and a mayor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person native to the Caribbean region

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người bản địa của vùng biển Caribbean

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A member of the Amerindian tribes that inhabited the Caribbean region before the arrival of the Europeans

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thành viên của các bộ lạc Amerindian

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Caribbean” mean?

Pertaining to the sea and region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola).

Is “Caribbean” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.