English · Word Candidate

Dominican

/dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Dominicans

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A native or inhabitant of the Dominican Republic or a descendant thereof.

Noun

Examples

More than 40% of Dominicans are economically vulnerable and are at risk of falling into poverty due to climate-related impacts and economic crises, according to the World Bank.

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

Of, from, or pertaining to the Dominican Republic, or its people.

Adjective

Examples

And while the Dominican economy grew by 4.9% last year, high inflation rates in both 2022 (8.8%) and 2023 (4.8%) have taken a toll on the population’s quality of life.

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 3

Meaning · English

A native or inhabitant of the Commonwealth of Dominica or a descendant thereof.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Of, from, or pertaining to Dominica, or its people.

Adjective

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “Dominican” mean?

A native or inhabitant of the Dominican Republic or a descendant thereof.

Is “Dominican” formal or informal?

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